Bachelor's in Special Education

Special Education is a Bachelor program taught at Niagara University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Niagara University’s Special Education (All Grades) program is a B.A. or B.S. for students who want to teach students with learning differences. The curriculum combines general education, a major academic concentration, professional education, and comprehensive field experiences. With 120 credits total and at least 36 credits in the academic content area of specialization, you build knowledge and skills through coursework and field experiences.

Education students begin observational experiences in schools in their first semester at Niagara, blending theory with practice. The program culminates in a comprehensive and supervised student teaching experience. Candidates may also complete a Special Olympics Coaching and Games Management course to obtain SO Coaching Certification while supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.

The minimum requirements for admission in Special Education at Niagara University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Niagara University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Niagara University as pre-requiste for admission in Special Education.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To qualify for initial teacher certification in New York for students with disabilities, you must successfully complete the program and pass New York state testing requirements.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.niagara.edu/programs/special-education/

• Initial teacher certification in New York for students with disabilities
• Certification in 46 reciprocity states
• Teaching in foreign countries
• Special Education Teachers

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.