Our department is committed to fostering human and economic development by empowering and inclusively supporting culturally diverse individuals with disabilities and special abilities across all age groups. We specialize in research and education for students with disabilities and special abilities, addressing current issues in special education, counseling, rehabilitation, school psychology, and deaf studies.
We achieve our mission by conducting cutting-edge research to expand understanding of abilities, disabilities, adaptations, interventions, and support systems. We prepare professionals to educate and support individuals with disabilities and special abilities and provide leadership at local, state, national, and international levels.
We offer nationally recognized undergraduate, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. Our programs equip future teachers, counselors, specialists, administrators, school psychologists, school counselors, researchers, and educators in special education, rehabilitation, school psychology, gifted education, sign language and deaf studies, and educational interpreting.
American Sign Language
Find comprehensive resources and information on our dynamic ASL courses designed to enhance your communication skills and cultural understanding. Explore our offerings and join a vibrant community dedicated to the study and appreciation of ASL.
Rehabilitation, Mental Health, and Counseling
Our degree programs in Rehabilitation, Mental Health, and Counseling (RMHC) include an undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree, including the training of professional counselors who specialize in clinical mental health counseling and clinical rehabilitation counseling. Discover how our degree programs foster trauma-informed care, social justice, social determinants of health, and integrative care.
School Psychology
Our program is dedicated to preparing students to become effective school psychologists, equipped with the skills to support and enhance student learning and mental health. Explore our comprehensive curriculum and join a community committed to making a positive impact in educational settings.
Special Education
The Special Education program is committed to training educators who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with diverse learning needs. Explore our innovative curriculum and learn how you can become a leader in the field of special education.
Explore Our Degrees
We are dedicated to advancing human and economic development through the empowerment and inclusion of culturally diverse individuals with disabilities and special abilities. We offer comprehensive programs that prepare professionals in special education, counseling, rehabilitation, school psychology, deaf studies and more.
U.S. News & World Report ranked our rehabilitation counseling program No. 10 in the nation among public universities! Each year, the publication ranks schools and programs in business, education, engineering, law, nursing, and medicine. The rankings in these six areas are based on expert opinions about program excellence and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school's faculty, research and students.
