Department of Special Education and Behavior Analysis

Make a distinct mark on tomorrow’s students when you learn specialized teaching skills at the University of Central Missouri. UCM’s Department of Special Education and Behavior Analysis offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs that open unique pathways for you. As you navigate your path to a new or enhanced career, you can also be confident in the support of our expert faculty that is committed to maintaining their professional development to help ensure your academic and professional success.

Special education focused curricula

The University of Central Missouri has been a leader in the field of special education since the 1960s. Accredited by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), our programs have earned a reputation for training passionate, accomplished and effective educators. Because most of our individual degree programs hold further accreditation specific to your chosen content area, you can have utmost confidence in the quality of your curriculum and occupational training.

UCM Special Education program graduates are highly sought-after and enjoy a 100% employment rate within six months of graduation. We train you to not only improve learning outcomes but also to be an effective advocate for school- and district-level support for students with exceptionalities.

Special Education offers multiple undergraduate and graduate program options

• Cross Categorical Disabilities: Learn how to connect with, support and teach K–12 learners with a range of developmental disabilities. You’ll gain insights into how individuals’ learning processes differ and be well-prepared to lead your own classroom.
• Autism and Severe Disabilities: The only program of its kind in the state, this degree program will train you to educate and support K–12 learners with severe developmental disabilities.
• Early Childhood Special Education: Qualify to teach birth to grade 3 in Missouri classrooms and provide center-based or at-home early interventions for children up to age 3 through Missouri’s First Steps program.

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Contacts Dr. Lisa Robbins Professor of Special Education Chair, Department of Special Education and Behavior Analysis Lovinger 4138 Tel: 660-543-8756 | larobbins@ucmo.edu College of Education

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