Program Details
Prepare for a career working with a specific part of the student population, those with exceptional needs, with this online special education degree. Exceptional learners range from autism, visual or hearing impairments, intellectual disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and other health impairments. You will learn to teach English as a Second Language (ESOL) as well. You may work within the general inclusive classroom or in an exceptional student education setting.
The curriculum, which is regularly examined to ensure it is current, includes such courses as:
- Educational Psychology
- Foundations of Learning Disabilities
- Introduction to Language Development and Speech Disabilities
- Methods of Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School
Students in these online ESL degree programs benefit from field experiences and mentorship opportunities. Both simulated and real-world classroom experiences prepare students to teach within the classroom setting.
Program Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Nova Southeastern University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentApplication Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Interview
Additional Info
- Applicants participate in the interview during an immersive, on-campus orientation