Special Education, B.A.

Are you ready for a career of service teaching children with disabilities? UNC Charlotte’s B.A. in Special Education is the perfect degree for you. K-12 children with disabilities are served in a variety of educational settings and have a broad range of needs. Our nationally-respected faculty are among the top scholars in the field producing research to improve outcomes for students with disabilities and are committed to preparing you for your future role in service of K-12 students.

Throughout your studies, you will have opportunities to participate in various field experiences where you will observe, interact with, and teach widely varied populations of children in area schools. These experiences are prepare you to implement research-validated programs and strategies shown to produce positive outcomes.

In the process of earning your B.A. in Special Education, you will learn to provide carefully planned instruction for students with special needs; modify lessons to accommodate the needs of students with disabilities; plan achievable goals and evaluate student progress; and help each student reach his or her greatest possible level of academic success and self-sufficiency.

In addition to general courses in mathematics, science, English, and history, you will take courses which will assist you in your chosen area of specialization. Your courses will teach you specialized instructional techniques for reading and other academic areas, classroom management strategies, behavior modification strategies for all types of learners, curriculum design, time management skills in the classroom, and various other Special Education strategies.