Dr. Michele Schutz

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michele Schutz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She earned her Ph.D. in Special Education from Vanderbilt University and has a background in teaching high school students with disabilities as a transition specialist. Dr. Schutz's research focuses on several key areas: (1) the factors affecting the delivery and impact of career development and transition services for students with disabilities; (2) the interdisciplinary roles and cross-systems collaborations that facilitate inclusive career development and competitive integrated employment; and (3) leveraging local resources in rural school communities to support effective transition practices. Her work aims to center the lived experiences of individuals with intersectional identities, particularly those with low-incidence disabilities and extensive support needs, while also collaborating with people with disabilities to foster publicly engaged scholarship.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education, focusing on collaboration and research in transition services.

Courses

SPED 444: Facilitating Transition to Adulthood for Students with Disabilities SPED 431: Assistive Technology for Physical Disabilities SPED 448: Curriculum Development III

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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