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Special Education General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6, B.A. Dual Program

Program Overview

Are you unsure whether you should choose to major in Special Education or in Elementary Education? Or would you be interested in teaching students who are both in elementary school and may have unique learning needs? If so, the B.A. in Special Education and Elementary Education is perfect for you. This dual program will enable you to pursue a dual initial licensure in Special Education and Elementary Education (K-6), giving you the opportunity to become a highly qualified educator in both disciplines.

As a teacher with training in special education, you will be equipped to identify student challenges as early as possible and ensure that sufficient adaptations are put into place. Your extra training will help you give all your students the accommodations they need to be successful. Our program will build your classroom management strategies, behavior management strategies for differing learning needs, curriculum design, time management skills in the classroom, and various other special education strategies.

Students interested in the dual program should anticipate a robust schedule of courses in both disciplines. In order to determine a plan of study, your first step will be to meet with an advisor in the Teacher Education Advising and Licensure (TEAL) office in the College of Education building. A professional statement will be required in addition to a typical application.

Program Contact

Office of Teacher Education Advising and Licensure

teal@charlotte.edu

704-687-8725

Education Honors Program

Are you passionate about education, research, leadership, and serving your community? Are you looking for a meaningful enrichment experience that will prepare you for your future education career and graduate school? Education majors and minors are invited to apply for the Education Honors Program after completing their introductory education coursework. Education Honors students receive individualized support and mentorship to further develop their interest in education and apply their research skills to create and defend a capstone project.

Special Education General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6, B.A. Dual Program at a Glance

In addition to the traditional Special Education General Curriculum or Adapted Curriculum K-12 Program options, the Department of Special Education and Child Development in collaboration with the Department of Reading and Elementary Education also offers a B.A. in Special Education – General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6 Dual Program. The Special Education – General Curriculum and Elementary Education K-6 Dual Program qualifies graduates for the Standard Professional 1 (SP1) Professional Educator’s License in Special Education General Curriculum K-6 and Elementary Education K-6. Graduates from the Dual Program are licensed to teach children with mild disabilities in grades K-6. Additionally, the Dual Program qualifies graduates for entry level positions in the elementary general education classroom in grades K-6.

Delivery:
On-Campus
Credit Hours:
120 Credit Hours
Duration:
Full Time 4 years

Special Education and Elementary Education – Dual Program

Hear from students and faculty about the benefits of the dual Special and Elementary Education major.

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