Help All Students to Dare to Dream with a Special Education Bachelor’s Degree
Build and develop the skills and experience you need to help address the uniquely
individual needs of your students.
At South Carolina State University, our special education bachelor’s degree program
is designed to help you develop a repertoire of evidence-based instructional strategies
and individualized instructional methods so that you can work effectively with students
of diverse learning abilities. Designed to prepare you for an ever-evolving field,
our special education major is different.
Why? Because we take a deep dive into the beliefs, traditions, and values across and within cultures that can impact student-teacher relationships.
You’ll be equipped with the knowledge and know-how to be a catalyst for change as you’re teaching special ed — helping provide additional educational opportunities to your students and improving outcomes for learners with disabilities and their families.
By the Numbers
Gain the special ed teaching requirements you need while specializing for the classroom
At SC State, our special education degree program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and offers concentrations in Educable Mentally Disabled, Emotionally Disabled, and Learning Disabilities.
Method of Instruction
- Face-to-face
Special Education Degree Program Highlights
Exceptional learners deserve top-notch educators who understand their needs. Through SC State’s special education major, you’ll learn to implement long-range, individualized instructional plans anchored in both best practices and our specialized teaching special ed curriculum. Our special education major is known for helping you:
Thrive in a caring and nurturing campus community
As you pursue your special ed teaching requirements, you’ll be guided and mentored by experts who have ample classroom experience and an open-door philosophy. You’ll also be assigned a faculty adviser who will be there to help you throughout your special education teaching courses and as you pursue careers here in the Palmetto State and beyond.
Produce big results within small classes
At SC State, you’ll benefit from small classes in all of our courses — including in our special education bachelor’s degree program. In fact, our special education major features a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio, which will help you to easily receive one-on-one advising and mentorship.
Gain hands-on learning to help you flourish
As an SC State student pursuing special ed teaching requirements, you’ll have the opportunity to gain expertise in the classroom during your studies — from the moment you step on campus until you graduate. And, during your last semester on campus, you’ll complete a classroom experience and put your special education teaching expertise to work.