Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

A degree in special education will prepare you to impact students, classrooms and your community. Our program is designed to equip you with the skills needed to educate and support students with a range of disabilities and learning needs. You will learn how to assess the characteristics of the learners you teach, craft effective teaching strategies and collaborate with families and other support services.

You will explore the history of disability and Special Education along with the policies and laws that led to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). You’ll come to understand the legal requirements that are fundamental to the protocols and provisions implemented through the IEP and the discipline.

You’ll graduate ready to connect with diverse learners, provide the appropriate level of education for each student’s ability and improve learner-centered outcomes.