Special Services

The Department of Special Services offers two undergraduate programs of study leading to Bachelor of Science Degrees. The first undergraduate degree program is a Bachelor of Science in Education with two options: Mild-Moderate Disabilities and Severe-Profound-Multiple Disabilities. The second undergraduate degree program is a Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. In addition, the Department of Special Services offers graduate degree programs in Reading, Special Education and Speech-Language Pathology. All programs are accredited at the state levels. Additionally, the Speech-Language Pathology program is nationally accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

The Department of Special Services consists of 13 full-time faculty and 10-11 adjuncts per year.

Programs

Certifications

Reading Specialist
Special Education, Mild-Moderate Disabilities
Special Education, Severe-Profound/Multiple Disabilities
Speech-Langauge Pathology (M.S. qualifies individuals to apply for ASHA C.C.C. and Oklahoma Board of Examiners License)

Student Council for Exceptional Children

The Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) provides many opportunities for student leadership and career preparation in the area of Special Education. This international association holds the largest membership of any organization in the field of Special Education. Campus activities for children with disabilities, as well as community functions, provide opportunities to meet professionals in the field and to attend local, state, regional and national conferences.

For information on this organization, please contact Dr. Donna Kearns at 974-5285.

Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association

The primary opportunity for enrichment activity is provided through the Sigma Alpha Eta/National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association student chapter. The chapter hosts several social events throughout the year, including a Welcoming Luncheon to new majors in the fall and a Winter Holiday dinner at the end to the fall semester. The student chapter also plans, organizes, and executes a professional conference each spring semester. In consultation with faculty advisors, students identify topics and speakers, coordinate space and materials, and promote the conference to professionals in the region. Although chapter officers are typically graduate students, they solicit and welcome the involvement of undergraduate students as well.

More Information

Grant and Scholarship Opportunities

Advisors

Reading

Speech/Language Pathology

Dr. Scott McLaughlin

Special Education

Graduate Advisor

Stephanie Beauchamp

Contact Information

Department of Special Services
College of Education & Professional Studies
University of Central Oklahoma
100 N University Dr
Edmond, OK 73034-5209

Department Telephone: (405) 974-5714
Department Fax: (405) 974-3822

University of Central Oklahoma

College of Education and Professional Studies

Course Catalog