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SPECIAL EDUCATION

Special Education

In accordance with our accreditation agency, the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP), the following information is provided on this website.

Department of Special Education serves, advocates, and seeks to enhance the quality of life for individuals, their families, educators, and employers by helping each student to realize their potential. Our ultimate goal is to instruct and equip teachers with knowledge using research-based practices that prepare them to meet the needs of students from birth into adulthood through home, school and community. Our department faculty, staff, and students conduct research and leverage evidence-based interventions and assessments to support collaborative approaches across home, school, and community, with a focus on the strengths and needs of all children, students, educators, and families.

Department Head:  Dr. Nicole Swoszowski

Main Office: 201 Autherine Lucy Hall


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DEGREES

Bachelor of Science in Education

  • Special Education
    • with certification in Collaborative Special Education
    • with certification in Early Childhood Special Education
    • with certification in Multiple Abilities Program 

Master of Arts

  • Special Education
    • with certification in Collaborative Special Education
    • with certification in Early Childhood Special Education
    • with certification in Gifted Education
    • with certification in Severe Disabilities

Educational Specialist

  • Special Education (online)
    • with certification in Collaborative Special Education
    • with certification in Early Childhood Special Education 
    • with certification in Gifted and Talented  

IMPORTANT LINKS

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CONTACTS

ProgramCoordinatorEmail
AutismDr. Lucy Barnard-Braklucy.barnard-brak@ua.edu
Collaborative SPE, UndergradDr. Amy Williamsonamwilliamson@ua.edu
Collaborative SPE, MASharron Maughnsmaughn@ua.edu
Collaborative SPE, EDSDr. Lucy Barnard-Braklucy.barnard-brak@ua.edu
Early Childhood Special EducationDr. Ragan McLeodrhmcleod@ua.edu
GiftedDr. Jennifer Jollyjjolly1@ua.edu
Multiple Abilities Program (MAP)Sharron Maughnsmaughn@ua.edu
Severe DisabilitiesDr. Kagendo Mutuakmutua@ua.edu
Ph.D.Dr. Sara McDanielscmcdaniel@ua.edu

FACULTY AND STAFF