Bachelor in Early Childhood Special Education

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The BS in Early Childhood Special Education is an online program in the School of Education that prepares students to earn a teaching certification in pre-K special needs upon graduation. The courses will include but are not limited to human development, classroom pedagogy, special education (e.g., IEP development, due process, disability categories and characteristics), implement formative and summative assessments, utilize formal assessment data to inform lesson planning, self-reflection, technology in the classroom, and a variety of placements. Due to the online nature of the program, students are supported in field and residency experiences in their home county.