The Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies offers undergraduate and graduate programs focused on preparation of educational professionals with expertise in meeting the needs of K–12 Â鶹´«Ã½s with diverse abilities. Special education faculty offer a number of program options at the undergraduate, master and doctoral levels with an emphasis on the application of research-generated practices to improve Â鶹´«Ã½s’ educational and post-school outcomes. Within each program area, faculty are engaged in research initiatives that enhance both Â鶹´«Ã½ engagement and learning.