Honors Projects

Abstract

This Honors Project begins by analyzing the overall patterns of burnout, and then narrowing to the experienced pressures by special educators. This research topic highlights how stress arrives early during teacher preparation and increases for individuals entering special education. Research from various sources emphasize the prevalence of burnout and the contributing factors that often lead to mental and physical consequences. This study also has results from a survey involving Intervention Specialist majors that captures their college experiences with academic demands, emotional labor, and field placement expectations. The outcomes supported by literature and the survey demonstrate that teacher burnout is severe, and there is a need to establish targeted supports to promote resilience for special education professionals.

Department

Special Education

Major

Intervention Specialist, Moderate-Intensive

First Advisor

Meg Vostal

First Advisor Department

Special Education

Second Advisor

Paul Standinger

Second Advisor Department

Human Development and Family Studies

Publication Date

Spring 4-21-2026

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