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

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.