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Four Year Institutions Offering Special Education Programs
- Eastern Michigan University (EMU, Ypsilanti) — Strong K-12 Special Education BS endorsement programs (multiple categories like Cognitive Impairment, Emotional Impairment, Learning Disabilities). Offers undergraduate and graduate options.emich.edu
- Michigan State University (MSU, East Lansing) — BA in Special Education with elementary certification + Learning Disabilities endorsement.education.msu.edu
- Western Michigan University (WMU, Kalamazoo) — Expedited MA programs and bachelor’s/master’s in areas like Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Impairment, Learning Disabilities.wmich.edu
- Alma College (Alma) — BA in Special Education; expedited programs in Learning Disabilities, Cognitive Impairment, Emotional Impairment. Para-to-Pro pathway.alma.edu
- Central Michigan University (CMU, Mount Pleasant) — Programs for Teachers of Students with Emotional Impairment (and others).cmich.smartcatalogiq.com
- Ferris State University (Big Rapids) — Bachelor’s and master’s in special education (multiple endorsements).michigan.gov
- Oakland University (Rochester) — Special Education endorsements (e.g., Emotional Impairment, Learning Disabilities, Autism).mdoe.state.mi.us
- Wayne State University (Detroit) — Undergraduate/graduate special education with various specializations (Cognitive Impairment, etc.).specialeducationguide.com
- University of Michigan-Flint — BS in Special Education.umflint.edu
- Saginaw Valley State University — BA in Special Education.specialeducationguide.com
- Concordia University (Ann Arbor) — Online options for endorsements (e.g., Learning Disabilities) or initial certification + master’s.onlineinfo.cuaa.edu
Others: Grand Valley State University, Northern Michigan University, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor/Dearborn, Madonna University, Spring Arbor University, etc.
