Special Education - M.Ed.
- Academic Program Information
- Faculty
- FAQs
- Financial Assistance
- General Education Requirements
- General Illinois Certification Requirements
- Handbook (PDF)
- Portfolio
- Primary Program Contacts
- Review of Teacher Candidates
- Sequence of Classes
- Student Teaching
Portfolio
Primary Program Contacts
- Program Director: Dorothy Giroux
Phone: 773.508.8338
E-mail: dgiroux@luc.edu - Primary Academic Advisor: Hank Bohanon
Phone: 312.915.7099
E-mail: hbohano@luc.edu - Certification Advisor: Robbie Jones
Phone: 312.915.6723
E-mail: rjones7@luc.edu
Financial Assistance
Loan Forgiveness of $17,500 Available for Special Education Teachers
Because of the vast shortage of special education techers in schools throughout the nation, the federal government passed a law in February 2006 granting loan forgiveness of up to $17,500 for new special education teachers. If you are interested in becoming a special education teacher, this loan forgiveness could be available to you.
Job opportunities for special education teachers are plentiful in elementary, middle and high schools in virtually every state. Special educators work with students who experience a range of learning challenges, including intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, sensory disabilities and emotional disabilities. Special education is a profession through which you can truly make a difference in peoples' lives.
For more information, read this letter from the Secretary of Education, Margaret Spellings.
