Bachelor of Science in Special Education
Brenau University

Program Details

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.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Brenau University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score

Restricted States

Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Federated States of Micronesia, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Marshall Islands, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming