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Special Education ,BAE

Special Education, BAE

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Childcare, Coach, Coaching, Early Child Devolopment, Early Childhood, Education, Educator, K-12, K-8, Kindergarten, Preschool, Special Ed, Special Education, Teacher, children, disabilities, teaching

Program description

The B.A.E. in special education is a practice-oriented degree program that uses extensive field experiences along with both general and special education methods courses to provide students with an understanding of a variety of classroom environments and the responsibilities of programming for children with disabilities. This program is unique in its focus on professional development, practical application of current theory and educational technologies. Students apply what they are learning by participating in field internships each semester that are directly linked to course discussions and assignments.

During the first two years of the program, students explore education as a career field and gain experience in local community schools and agencies. During the final two years, students complete educational methods courses in the evening at ASU at the Polytechnic campus and intensive field experiences in local K-12 classrooms. Graduates will be eligible for K-12 special education cross-categorical certification and may choose to dually certify in elementary education or in a specific content area for secondary education. Course instructors have taught in a variety of K-12 settings and augment class experiences with practical applications.

At a glance
  • Second language requirement: No
  • STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
  • First required math course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics

Curriculum
Concurrent program options
Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Admission requirements

General university admission requirements:

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission

Tuition information
When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.
Transfer options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.

Career opportunities

The special education program focuses on preparing classroom teachers for the K-12 setting and related professions in the broader discipline. Additional career opportunities exist in the areas of professional development leadership, child care and tutoring. With advanced training, graduates can also pursue careers in a range of areas including school administration, curriculum and instructional design, counseling and physical education.

Contact information
What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

What constitutes a new program?
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the “New Programs” option.
What are online programs?
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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