Program Details
Climb the career ladder with this online special education degree. Prepare for a career working with a growing part of the student population, those with special needs. Learn how to support these students and integrate the strengths of the students, parents, other teachers, related service professionals, and the community into your work. The curriculum introduces evidence-based instructional strategies for students in your school and prepares you to become a decision-maker in instructional settings for exceptional learners.
Customize your degree by choosing an area for certification from such options as:
- Autism P-12
- Collaborative K-6
- Collaborative 6-12
- Early Childhood P-3
- Severe Disabilities K-12
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
The University of Alabama is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Recommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Occupational License
Additional Info
- Applicants to the Autism track must have a valid bachelor’s level or higher professional educator certificate in special education.