Career Opportunities
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Students in the Special Education Major will follow one of two specializations:

• Special Education Intervention Specialist: Mild/Moderate
  The specialization in Mild/Moderate Special Education prepares intervention specialists to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized programs for children and adolescents ages 5 through 21 who have special academic and social adjustment needs. These individuals are typically identified as having a specific learning disability, mild/moderate mental retardation, or mild/moderate behavioral disorders.
  Learn more about the specialization in Mild/Moderate Special Education.
  
  
• Special Education Intervention Specialist: Moderate/Intensive
  The specialization in Moderate/Intensive Special Education prepares candidates to work with children and youths ages 5 through 21 who have moderate, severe or profound mental retardation; emotional disorders; or multiple disabilities.
  Learn more about the specialization in Moderate/Intensive Special Education.

For more information, visit CSU's Special Education Department's website

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RELATED CAREER TITLES

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RELATED MAJOR SKILLS

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CAREER PLANNING LINKS

• Occupational Outlook Handbook http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos070.htm
• The National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education 
  http://www.specialedcareers.org/

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