Special Education, BS
The Bachelor of Science in Special Education degree will prepare you to be a highly-qualified special education teacher with theknowledge and skills needed to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and implementation of results-driven programsfocused on enhanced student outcomes.
Program Details
This program combines coursework and carefully supervised field work designed to prepare you to meet Texas Education Agencycertification standards in EC-12 Special Education. Within this program, you will learn the fundamental of special education policy andpractice and the skills needed to provide well-designed instruction and assessment for students with both low and high-incidencedisabilities (including those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities), implement positive behavior supports andinterventions, collaborate with general educators and other service providers, and fulfill the roles and responsibilities of a professionalspecial educator.
The Special Education degree requires a minimum of 121 semester credit hours:
- 43 – General Education Core Curriculum
- 51 – Major Requirements
- 27 – Teacher Education Core Requirements
