Bachelor in Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's), tuition is 32,900 USD per year.

Graduates are qualified to become licensed special education teachers in K-12 schools. The programme prepares candidates for state licensure with three distinct endorsement areas. Students complete a semester of enhanced student teaching in local schools across multiple counties. The programme is part of a joint review by CAEP and the Tennessee Department of Education.

Focus areas include K–8 Interventionist, 6–12 Interventionist, K–12 Comprehensive.

The programme includes coursework and a full semester of student teaching. Total credits are not specified on the page.

Graduates work as special education teachers in K-12 public or private schools.

Applicants must meet general university admission requirements. Specific prerequisites for the education programme are not listed on the page. Required documents include transcripts and application materials.

On-campus, full-time, typical duration not specified. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 68% of applicants.

More than 170 years of history shape Carson-Newman University's identity as a Christian institution focused on educating citizens and worldwide servant-leaders. Faculty invest in students inside and outside the classroom, with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. Academic options include more than 50 majors and 14 graduate degrees, supported by hands-on opportunities such as state-of-the-art labs, student teaching, and internships.

The College of Health Sciences brings together Nursing, Exercise Science, and the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice. Music students use the Tarr Music Center's practice rooms, music library, piano lab, and rehearsal spaces. Students can also pursue interests through theatre, concerts, intramurals, club sports, and 21 NCAA Division II athletic teams. Study-abroad opportunities extend across six continents.

The campus is in Jefferson City, Tennessee, about 35 minutes from Knoxville and 40 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains. Mossy Creek runs through campus, while Cherokee and Douglas lakes are nearby. Housing includes residence halls, apartments, and West Campus Commons, a 110,000-square-foot complex with more than 520 beds, study areas, lounges, games, and a market. International students should expect a campus where Christian faith and service are central to student life.