The division offers two specializations in Exceptional Student Education: Comprehensive and Exceptional Student Education/ESOL (K-12). There is a critical shortage of certified teachers, administrators, related professionals, and specialists in many areas of exceptional student education. Exceptional Student Education continues to be a critical shortage area and teacher education students may be eligible for the Critical Teacher Shortage Loan Forgiveness Program and/or the Critical Teacher Shortage Tuition Reimbursement Program.