Integrated Teacher Education Program Education Specialist: Mild to Moderate Support Needs
Bachelor of Arts – B.A.
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Undergraduate
About the Program
Provide the tools and support that all children need to thrive. Combine liberal studies and special education as you gain the skills to teach children with diverse learning needs. In the ITEP Mild/Moderate 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 a mild to moderate support classroom.
The Polytechnic Experience
Study humanities and sciences for elementary education while exploring theory and practice in special education. Gain hands-on experience through service learning and clinical practice as you learn to support children with disabilities. This intensive program lets you earn a Liberal Studies degree and Special Education credential in just four years.
Career Outcomes
Courses
Cal Poly Pomona’s Bachelor of Arts option in Liberal Studies focuses on the Integrated Teacher Education Program Education Specialist: Mild to Moderate Support Needs. It combines a liberal arts education with specialized training in special education for students focusing on mild to moderate support needs. This Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) merges the Liberal Studies bachelor's degree with a preliminary Education Specialist credential. Students in this track complete 10 core Liberal Studies courses alongside focused training in special education. The program is intensive, requiring summer terms and full semesters, and is structured for cohort-based learning, providing a robust preparation for careers in 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.
