Undergraduate
Special Education Department
College of Education and Human Services
Millersville University’s Special Education Department prepares future educators to meet the needs of diverse learners in inclusive PK-12 settings. Through the undergraduate PK-12 Special Education program, students gain the skills to support individuals with disabilities across multiple environments. The department also offers a dual major program for students who seek to be certified in both special and early childhood education. The department also offers a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education and a post-master’s Supervisory Certification, providing advanced pathways for leadership and professional growth.
Special Education Department
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Special Education Department Mission & vision statements
Mission: Preparing tomorrow's teachers to meet the needs of today's diverse learners.
Vision: Prepare special educators to be collaborative professionals capable of facilitating inclusive PK-12 communities that encourage all students to achieve success through the realization of individual strengths.
Special Education Program Offerings
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Career Opportunities
- Special Education Teacher
- Special Education Advocate
- Special Education Consultant
- Establish a foundation for focused Masters studies in related areas
- Early Childhood Education Teacher
- Secondary Education Teacher
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Clubs and Organizations
- Best Buddies
- Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
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Resources
- Disability Equality in Education - Home of Disability Inclusive Curriculum
A comprehensive collection of resources focused on disability inclusive curriculum. This is a free resource for teachers to explore disability in the classroom. Lesson plans are grouped by grade as well as subject. All resources on DEE’s site have been created by or peer reviewed by people with disabilities.
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Other Opportunities
- Our Mission
- The Nonprofit Resource Network enhances the effectiveness, efficiency and financial stability of community benefit organizations.
- Our Focus
- The Nonprofit Resource Network seeks to educate, connect, and support community benefit organizations in South Central PA.
- Opportunities
- Gain hands-on experience working with individuals with disabilities through a year-long Independent Study/Active Learning program.
- Autism on the Seas
- An independent travel agency that supports exceptional individuals and their families while traveling. Volunteers provide support to families at embarkation and disembarkation as well as during meals, excursion assistance, and respite care. Dr. Bertoni serves as a Group Leader with the organization and leads a student internship program each year for qualified applicants.
- Contact
- For more information about how you might qualify to serve as a student intern, please contact Dr. Janet Bertoni at Janet.bertoni@millersville.edu.
- Our Mission