Elementary Education - Special Education B.A.
Program Snapshot:
Bachelor of Arts
Format:
In Person
Program Length:
120 Credit Hours
Program Overview
Empowering every child, one learner at a time.
Pursuing this degree will help you understand a wide range of topics, including:
- Learner development
- Learner differences
- Instructional strategies for special education classrooms
- Assessment strategies
- Special education law
- Characteristics and service models for students with high and low incidence disabilities
- Technology and assistive strategies
Comprised of research-based teaching methods and immediate placement of teacher candidates in the elementary classroom, our state-of-the-art program stands apart from the rest, jumpstarting your career right after graduation. Dedicated professors are standing by to teach you the latest innovative teaching techniques, including guided reading, thinking maps, and the list goes on. A recognized leader in teacher preparation, you will be in a supportive environment to demonstrate these techniques, setting you up to be the difference in young people’s lives.
Our graduates in special education often take positions in the Clark County School District or with private schools.
Career Outlook
A Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education – Special Education prepares students to teach and support children with diverse learning needs in inclusive and specialized classroom settings. Combining coursework in general education, special education strategies, and individualized instruction, graduates are equipped for roles such as special education teacher, resource specialist, interventionist, or inclusion support teacher.
Whether adapting lessons to meet unique learning styles, fostering a supportive environment, or advocating for students and families, this dual-focus BA empowers educators to make a lasting difference in the lives of all learners.
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Curriculum & Requirements
For details about the expectations of this program, view the core curriculum and graduation requirements: