LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO

2024-2025 CATALOG

The Academic Catalog is the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies and degree requirements for Loyola University Chicago. It is published every year in advance of the next academic year.

Special Education (BSEd)

The BSEd in Special Education is designed for students who seek to become licensed educators of children with disabilities. The SPED major emphasizes skills and strategies to support students with a variety of academic, social, and behavioral needs, from ages 3 to 21. Preparation focuses on knowledge and skills to create supports and programming that prevent special education students from being overlooked or falling behind and enable them to develop to their fullest potential.

All of Loyola’s Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) majors complete the Teaching, Learning, and Leading with Schools and Communities (TLLSC) curriculum. This unique, research-based approach emphasizes authentic practices in field-based learning experiences in K-12 school and community settings. These modules  were designed with four Cornerstones in mind—partnering with schools and communities, classroom diversity, ongoing classroom experience, and participating in professional learning communities.

Upon program completion, Special Education majors earn a BSEd in Special Education. They are eligible for the Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License (PEL) in Special Education (ages 3 to 21), as well as the English as Second Language (ESL) endorsement.  By adding two courses to their pathway, SPED majors can also be entitled for an endorsement to teach Elementary Education (grades 1 through 6), enabling them to work as both a special education and elementary education teacher.