Bachelor in Exceptional Student Education (BS)

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The Bachelor in Exceptional Student Education is a degree for students who want to help children with special needs. It's a 4-year program that teaches you how to create learning plans and support students with disabilities. You'll learn from experienced teachers and get to practice your skills in real classrooms.

The curriculum includes classes on child development, special education law, and teaching methods. You'll also learn how to use technology to help students with disabilities and how to work with parents and other teachers to support your students. The program includes hands-on training, where you'll work with experienced teachers and get to practice your skills in real classrooms.

After graduating, you can work as a special education teacher, an inclusion teacher, a learning support teacher, or an exceptional student education teacher. You can also work in related fields, such as counseling or education policy. Many of our graduates have gone on to work in schools, government agencies, and non-profit organizations that support people with disabilities.