Special Education—Mild Intervention
Special Education—Mild Intervention majors are passionate about educating and empowering students with disabilities. At Butler, thoughtful, intentional, real-world experiences and relationship building is an integral part of the Special Education—Mild Intervention major, whether in an inclusive classroom settings, participating in adaptive sports, or other experiential learning opportunities.
As a Special Education—Mild Intervention major, you’ll develop the skills needed to be a P–12 Special Education teacher for learners with mild intervention needs. You’ll be equipped and licensed to teach, support, and advocate for students with disabilities using evidence-based strategies. And whether you aspire to teach or co-teach in schools with inclusive or specialized classrooms, you can expect to study:
- A wide range of disabilities and disabled communities
- Historical and contemporary disability advocacy
- Assistive technologies and accessibility
- The laws that protect people with disabilities
- The processes and procedures of Special Education in modern schools
- Evidence-based methods to teach students with disabilities while creating and sustaining inclusive communities
You’ll also be immersed in a full year of student teaching in a Special Education placement, in addition to coursework with built-in supervised field opportunities. Every step of the way, you’ll learn how to make a difference in the lives of students with disabilities through inclusive, equity-focused teaching.
Disability-Focused Study Abroad
Butler students and faculty trained in Inclusive Leadership and traveled to Germany in 2023 to volunteer for the Special Olympics World Games. There, they learned about disability history and advocacy at a global level.
