Bachelor of Science in Multi-Categorical Special Education
Southern Wesleyan University

Program Details

Prepare for a career working with a growing segment of the student population with this online special education degree. You will also learn how to help these students learn online.  

Students in this program recognize that special needs individuals are unique human beings and understand the similarities and differences between individuals with and without exceptional learning needs. Learn how to help students with special needs in grades PK-12 with mild to moderate disabilities. This includes an understanding of how these exceptional conditions can affect an individual’s learning in school and throughout life. Graduates are prepared to participate in activities that encompass inclusion, resource, and self-contained programs at the elementary, middle, and high school levels in online programs.  

You will be prepared for PK-12 multi-categorical teaching certification in the areas of:

  • Emotional disabilities/behavioral disorders
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental disabilities
  • Autism
  • Traumatic brain disorders

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Southern Wesleyan University is accredited by:

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

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Recommended GPA

2.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score