Information for Current Students in Special Education Programs
How Do I Register for Courses?
Detailed information is available at Requirements for Degree Programs.
How Do I Request Advisor Approval of Waivers, Transfers and Electives?
Detailed information is available at Waivers, Transfers and Electives.
How Do I Apply for Graduate Practicum Experiences?
Detailed information is available at Field and Practicum Experiences.
How Do I Complete Certification Requirements?
Detailed information is available at Requirements for Certification Programs.
How Do I Complete Degree Requirements?
Detailed information is available at Requirements for Degree Programs.
How Do I Find a Job After Graduation?
Career opportunities in special education and disability services have never been better. Public schools are experiencing critical shortages of special education teachers nationwide, school systems, regional agencies, and state divisions of education are always hiring administrators and supervisors to support special education programs, and colleges and universities conduct numerous faculty searches for special education every year.
As a graduate with CERTIFICATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION in one or more areas of specialization, you will be eligible for teaching positions throughout the state of West Virginia, in many other states, and in some international locations.
For information about certification requirements in various states, please locate contact information for the appropriate state agency at the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification.
For information about license reciprocity between states, please review the interstate agreement and check state status at the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement Facilitating Mobility of Educational Personnel.
For information about available special education teaching positions in various states, please locate contact information for the appropriate state agency at the National Association of State Directors of Special Education.
As a graduate with a MASTER'S DEGREE in special education, you will be eligible for other professional positions in disability services.
For information about available positions in early intervention/birth to three services in various states, please locate contact information for the appropriate state agency at the Early Intervention Interagency Coordinating Councils.
For information about available positions in adult disability services in various states, please locate contact information for the appropriate state agency at the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities.
As a graduate with a DOCTORAL DEGREE in special education, you will be eligible for faculty positions in special education and other leadership positions in centers on disabilities at public and private colleges and universities.
For information about available special education faculty positions in various states, please check these sources: