Bachelor of Arts in Special Education / K-12 Generalist (Licensure)
Colorado Christian University

Program Details

This online Special Education degree prepares future educators for roles teaching special needs students in public, private, charter, and international schools. The Bachelor of Arts in Special Education focused on K-12 Generalist Licensure provides both a bachelor’s degree and a pathway to a teaching license after fulfilling any additional requirements mandated by your state of employment.

Special education generalists teach and support students with a variety of special learning needs across multiple tiers of instruction. Courses in this program are designed to fit the needs of adult learners, with classes typically taken one at a time during five-week sessions. The school’s generous transfer policy can also help you complete your degree faster if you have previous college experience. 

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Colorado Christian University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score

Additional Info

  • Successful completion of CCU’s College of Adult and Graduate Studies education licensure programs will result in a university recommendation for licensure to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). It is the student’s responsibility to ensure he/she meets all additional CDE licensure requirements including content testing and background checks. Out-of-state students are responsible for researching their home state’s teacher licensure reciprocation process and requirements.

Restricted States

Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington