Dr. Kelly A. Acosta
- Assistant Professor
Welcome to the Department of Special Education in the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development.
What We Do
The Department of Special Education is designed for educational professionals interested in the teaching, learning and human development of individuals with special needs.
Contact Information
- 401-456-8024
- Horace Mann Hall 140, 346 RI College Rd, Providence, RI 02908
Department Chair
Program Requirements
| Major/Minor/Program | Requirements | Program Level |
|---|---|---|
| Autism Education Certificate of Graduate Study | Autism Education CGS Requirements | Graduate |
| Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education Dual Certification Certificate of Graduate Study | Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education Dual Certification CGS Requirements | Graduate |
| Elementary or Secondary Special Education Certificate of Graduate Study | Elementary or Secondary Special Education CGS Requirements | Graduate |
| Severe Intellectual Disabilities Certificate of Graduate Study | Severe Intellectual Disabilities CGS Requirements | Graduate |
| Special Education Master of Education | Special Education MED Requirements, with Concentrations: Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary or Secondary Special Education, Exceptional Learning Needs, Severe Intellectual Disabilities, Urban Multicultural Special Education | Graduate |
| Transition for Youth with Exceptionalities Certificate of Graduate Study | Transition for Youth with Exceptionalities CGS Requirements | Graduate |
View Special Education Course Descriptions
Joint Programs
These joint programs with the Department of Elementary Education focus on special education:
- Elementary Education BS Requirements, with Concentrations: Mild to Moderate Disabilities, Severe Intellectual Disabilities, Mild to Moderate and Severe Intellectual Disabilities
- Elementary Education BS-to-Special Education MED (Special Education MED early admission option)
How We Market These Special Education and Joint Programs
See how we speak to prospective students about the Autism Education certificate, Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education Dual Certification, Elementary or Secondary Special Education certificate, Severe Intellectual Disabilities certificate, Special Education MED, Transition for Youth with Exceptionalities certificate, Elementary Education BS, and Elementary Education BS to Special Education MED programs.
Our Faculty
Dr. Leslie Fanning
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Oscar E. Hughes
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Ying Hui
- Professor
Dr. Paul G. LaCava
- Professor
Dr. Cara McDermott-Fasy
- Professor
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