Integrated Teacher Education Program Education Specialist: Extensive Support Needs
Bachelor of Arts – B.A.
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Undergraduate
About the Program
Foster inclusive learning environments where every child can succeed. Through a mix of liberal studies and special education, you will learn how to support children with diverse needs. In the ITEP Extensive Support option, you will take ten core liberal studies courses, then add to your base knowledge with classes in special education and clinical practice in an extensive support classroom.
The Polytechnic Experience
Complement interdisciplinary K–8 coursework with theory and practice in special education. With a focus on equity, service learning, and clinical experience, you’ll be prepared to meet the needs of children with disabilities and earn both your Liberal Studies degree and Special Education credential in four years.
Career Outcomes
Courses
Cal Poly Pomona’s Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) Education Specialist: Extensive Support Needs option in the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies focuses on special education for students with moderate to severe support needs. This ITEP pathway combines the Liberal Studies degree with a preliminary special education credential, preparing students for specialized teaching roles. The curriculum includes 10 core Liberal Studies courses and targeted coursework for handling extensive support needs. The program’s demanding schedule, including summer terms and full-semester coursework, supports intensive learning and professional preparation in the field of special education.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Keith and Sheila Goldring McCoy Scholarship
The Keith and Sheila Goldring McCoy Scholarship supports Liberal Studies students in the College of Education and Integrative Studies who plan to pursue a teaching career. Established by Dr. Sheila McCoy, this award recognizes students dedicated to education and gives special consideration to single parents, encouraging future educators to achieve their goals.
Featured Faculty
An expert in Inclusive Practices, Education and Disability Studies. Dr. Hume-Dawson has lived with a physical disability almost all his life. He was diagnosed with poliomyelitis at 18 months old and was left paralyzed from his waist down.Rodney Hume-Dawson Lecturer, Liberal Studies
Why Teach Special Education?
Make a Difference Every Single Day
A career in special education is not only in high demand but also a way to make a difference in the lives of students and families every day.
