College of Education, Division of Special Education

Undergraduate Program and Graduate Programs

This Division of Special Education houses two undergraduate programs and four graduate programs.

Undergraduate offerings

Master's degree programs

Students must be admitted to the WOU Graduate School before being considered for admission to a specific graduate program.

Teaching endorsements

Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education
Special Educator
Handicapped Learner: Standard Endorsement
Hearing Impaired (link under construction)
Teacher Preparation: Deaf Education

Resources:

Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission: Special Education and Highly Qualified Teacher Policies
Faculty professsional activities: 2008-2009 | 2007-2008

Accessibility: The Office of Disability Services (ODS) provides reasonable accommodations to ensure that students with disabilities have access to Western Oregon University (WOU) and its programs; through intentional interventions, programs, and services in order that WOU will meet federal guidelines, encourage personal growth, and increase effective communication for our students. Eligibility requirements and other ODS information can be accessed at http://www.wou.edu/student/disability/app_eligibility.php#eligibility.

Contacts:
Elisa Maroney, Ph.D. CI&CIT, NIC, Ed:K-12, ASLTA Qualified Chair, Division of Special Education maronee@wou.edu . 503-838-8735	Kathy Heide, Office Specialist Division of Special Education heidek@wou.edu . 503-838-8322
Cheryl Davis, Ph.D. Director, Regional Resource Center on Deafness davisc@wou.edu . 503-838-8053	Gina Blanco, Administrative Assistant Regional Resource Center on Deafness blancog@wou.edu . 503-838-8445