中密歇根大学

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Program Description

Your ability to advocate for and teach others will suit you well as a CMU special education major. Through this program, you’ll develop an expertise in inspiring children and young adults with learning, cognitive, physical, emotional and health needs. You’ll gain life-changing experiences through student groups, community opportunities and CMU disability awareness events. You’ll be able to volunteer for the Special Olympic Summer Games each year on campus, or you can head to Traverse City for the Winter Games. All students become dually certified in special education and general education with an elementary or secondary focus.

In Michigan, Emotional Impairment is defined as behavioral problems which adversely affect the student's education and are manifested by 1 or more of the following characteristics:

• Inabil​ity to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships within the school environment.
• Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances.
• General pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression.
• Tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems.

Highlights about the program

• Become dually certified in both special education and regular education with an elementary or secondary focus.
• Participate in CMU's disability Awareness events, which offers resources and support to individuals with disabilities.
• Make a difference by volunteering for Connections that Count, a program that allows CMU students to volunteer with individuals who have disabilities of all ages throughout the community. These opportunities include social interactions, recreational activities, academics, life skills and much more!
• ​Remain connected to the latest technology not only in the college classroom, but to provide accommodations and modifications to eliminate or reduce barriers for all learners.​​