Special Education Transfer Pathway
Education Info Session: Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education
Make an impact on the next generation and explore options to work with youth. Meet faculty and learn about our expanded options to get started in a career in education. Our new transfer pathways allow you to start your bachelor’s degree in education. Our long-standing Early Childhood Education program has also been updated to not only get you into the workforce upon completion, but to give you flexibility to transfer for a bachelor’s degree – it’s the best of both worlds!
- Tuesday, May 24, 6:30 – 7:30
- Thursday, June 9
- 1 – 2 pm OR 6:30 – 7:30 pm
- Virtual via Zoom
Education Info Session Registration Form
About the Program
Students with unique needs require teachers who specialize in the strategies that help them succeed. Special education teachers work with students in grades kindergarten through 12. By differentiating and customizing their learning to assist students in meeting their goals. You can be the difference in the lives of these children and their families.
Ridgewater’s history of educational excellence makes it a great choice for building a solid foundation in special education.
A course delivery blend of on-site experience and online convenience provides a perfect mix for students to succeed.
Program topics include:
- Introduction to special education
- Intro to education
- Diverse children/family relations
- Behavior guidance and bullying
- Mental health
- Crisis intervention
- Drug education
- Intro to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Program Distinctions
- Strong industry partnerships to support in-demand careers
- Low student-to-teacher ratios for engaging, personal attention
- Challenging coursework to prepare students for transfer universities
- Affordable tuition, education scholarships, and easy-to-transfer credits
- Free, supportive, academic tutoring
Special Education Transfer Pathway
A Transfer Pathway degree is a great start to a bachelor’s degree if your goals require a four-year degree.
You can complete a Special Education Transfer Pathway AS Degree at Ridgewater and transfer it into a bachelor’s degree program with no lost credits at one of our four partners within Minnesota State.
Partner Transfer Universities
- Minnesota State University – Mankato
- Southwest State University – Marshall
- St. Cloud State University
- Winona State University
