Bachelor of Science in Special Education
Gainesville, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Introduction
Get certified to teach pre–K through high school students with mild disabilities in Georgia with Brenau University's online Bachelor of Science in Special Education. Graduate prepared to take the Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) exam and select a concentration to build specialized knowledge in language arts, mathematics, reading, science or social studies. Up to 90 transfer credits are accepted so you can receive credit for previous academic experience.
Brenau's education programs are accredited by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission for Teacher Education Programs (GaPSC). You can learn with confidence, knowing you're earning a degree recognized for high academic standards and quality.
Coursework for this program is delivered 100% online to provide maximum flexibility while earning your degree. Explore essential topics for supporting students with special needs, including applied behavioral analysis, language development, teaching methods and more. You will also complete a 48-hour field experience in a regionally accredited school and spend a semester serving full-time as a student teacher.
This combination of theory and practice ensures you graduate prepared to plan, implement and evaluate effective lesson plans for diverse students with mild disabilities as a special education teacher, curriculum developer or instructional consultant.