BS in Special Education

Campus Bachelor Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Bachelor
Starts
October

Introduction

BS in Special Education is a Bachelor program taught at Walden University, USA. Intake: October. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (48 months) options.

The BS in Special Education at Walden University is an online bachelor’s degree designed to prepare students for licensure. Students study foundations of special education, including legal and ethical considerations, family engagement, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act disability characteristics and categories, and research-based practices. The curriculum also covers developing Individualized Education Programs, special education evaluation and assessment, and behavior management.

Coursework includes practical, field-based components embedded in specific classes. Some courses include a 25-hour fieldwork experience component in real-world settings under the guidance of a host teacher. Students complete work such as developing IEP components, planning and evaluating assessments and assistive technologies, and conducting limited versions of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.

Modules

  • Foundations of Special Education
  • Developing Effective Individualized Education Programs
  • Special Education Evaluation and Assessment
  • Behavior Management to Support All Students With Exceptionalities
  • Instructional Strategies for Learners With Exceptionalities

Admission Requirements

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

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

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Courses Units

Scholarships

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