Bachelor in Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)

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Graduates are qualified to work as licensed Academic Behavior Strategists in K-12 school settings. The programme prepares educators to support students with emotional, behavioral, learning, and developmental disabilities through data-driven instruction and ethical practice. Candidates learn to design and adjust evidence-based interventions using tools like Curriculum-Based Measurement. They develop skills in creating measurable IEP goals and ensuring legal compliance with federal disability laws.

Focus areas include Emotional or Behavioral Disorders (EBD), Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), Developmental/Cognitive Disabilities (DCD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Other Health Disabilities (OHD), Culturally and linguistically responsive instruction.

The programme includes foundational coursework completed during the day and advanced special education courses offered in the evening. Candidates complete field experiences in school and community settings, with a focus on literacy, behavior, and transition support.

Graduates work as licensed Academic Behavior Strategists in public and private K-12 schools, supporting students with disabilities in inclusive and specialized educational environments.

Applicants must complete the Application Checklist for Admission to the Augsburg Teacher Licensure Programs. The official application is submitted via Google Forms. Required documents include transcripts and other materials listed on the checklist.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, evening courses for advanced study, part-time option available, typical duration is four years for full-time students. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 77% of applicants.

Augsburg University’s Minneapolis campus connects learning with the surrounding neighborhood and wider world. Students contribute on campus and off campus through consulting projects, field placements, and practicums. The Augsburg Experience centers on learning by doing, with knowledge and skills applied to real-world problems. The university also offers opportunities across athletics, arts, and campus community life.

Graduate education has served students for three decades. Small learning communities bring students into cohorts where they share experiences and work with professors and classmates to deepen their understanding of complex problems. Faculty value students’ life experiences, while alumni connections extend into a broad and growing network. Graduate programs are designed to accommodate working professionals through evening and weekend classes, as well as hybrid, online, and distance learning.

Academic options include business and leadership programs such as the MBA and Master of Arts in Leadership; education degrees focused on collaborative and culturally relevant teaching; and fine arts programs in creative writing and music therapy. Health programs include nursing, physician assistant studies, social work, clinical psychology, and medical science. Students from different cultures and backgrounds are addressed particularly in the health curriculum through intercultural preparation and integrative care. International students should review the format and requirements of their chosen program, since schedules and delivery modes vary by degree.