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What college major should I choose to work with students who have servere special needs?

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Tamina’s Answer

If your passion is working with students who have severe special needs, there are several great career paths to consider. Since I've spent many years working in the schools as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and am now finishing my Master's in Occupational Therapy, I've had the opportunity to collaborate with many different professionals supporting these students. Occupational therapy is a wonderful option if you enjoy helping students become more independent with daily activities, play, learning, sensory regulation, and fine motor skills. Other careers you may want to explore include special education, speech-language pathology, physical therapy, school psychology, and behavior analysis. If you're deciding on an undergraduate major, degrees like Psychology (my undergraduate degree), Child Development, Special Education, Health Sciences, or Exercise Science can all provide a strong foundation, depending on your long-term career goals. My advice is to spend time volunteering or shadowing professionals in a school or pediatric setting.
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Shay’s Answer

Choose what grade level you would like to work with. Most special education licensure is K-12; however, you may want to get a general education degree as a solid foundation. For example, you may want to get a degree in Elementary Education and have a concentration in Special Education or take the exam after your main licensure to get that certification.
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