Elementary Education BS

Become the teacher who changes lives with a career in Special Education.

Special Education teachers are in high demand – our program prepares you to answer the call.

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In contrast to our Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education program, this Bachelor of Science degree provides teacher candidates with the specific tools and experiences to work in Special Education, a challenging yet richly rewarding specialization for which there is increased demand throughout the country.

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In-Demand Careers

• Special education teacher
• Special education administrator
• Early intervention specialist
• Instructional coordinator
• Advocacy manager
• Behavior analyst

Why Elementary Education? | Why Our Program?

• Graduates are qualified to teach grades 1-6 in both elementary education and special education.
• Upon successful completion of program, teacher candidates are eligible for full certification to teach all learners in grades 1-6, including culturally and linguistically diverse students with exceptionalities.
• Choose one of three concentrations: Mild to moderate disabilities, severe intellectual disabilities, or mild to moderate and severe intellectual disabilities.
• Topics covered in the Elementary Education BS curriculum include: Literacy intervention; social, emotional and behavioral learning; ESL instruction; educational psychology; specialized language instruction; foundations and strategies for teaching all learners.