Special Education, Bachelor of Science in Education

Tuition is 20,524 USD per year.

This Bachelor of Science in Education program prepares candidates to serve children and youth with disabilities as special education teachers at the elementary or secondary level. The curriculum meets or exceeds the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) initial level special educator preparation standards. Students engage in coursework covering educational foundations, child development, special education law, and teaching methods, culminating in practical experience.

The program requires 120 total credit hours, comprising 34 hours of general education, 78 hours of major requirements including coursework and practical experiences like practicum and clinical practice, and additional elective hours.

Graduates are prepared to work as special education teachers at the elementary or secondary level.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 87% of applicants.

Industry-connected research at the University of Nebraska at Omaha addresses practical needs and community challenges. The Gait Lab, for example, supports work that helps children take steps once thought impossible. Students can choose from undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs, with areas of study including business, technology, health, education, design, science, global affairs, mathematics, music, performance, and public service. Programs are available through traditional and online delivery, depending on the course of study.

UNO identifies as Nebraska's metropolitan university, placing Omaha at the center of the student experience. The campus provides study spaces, dining, residence halls, recreation, wellness services, and opportunities for leadership and service. Students can join more than 200 student organizations, participate in athletics and campus events, or explore Greek life. Aksarben Village is steps from campus, while the Henry Doorly Zoo, Old Market, museums, restaurants, and Omaha's arts community are part of the wider city.

For international students, Omaha offers access to city-based cultural, nonprofit, business, and career opportunities alongside campus life. A campus visit can include an information session, tour, and academic meeting, while graduate visitors can meet a recruiter, adviser, or faculty member. UNO also provides scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study options, though students should review which forms of aid apply to their circumstances. Study abroad, internships, student leadership, volunteering, and campus recreation provide additional ways to connect with the university and its community.