Program Details
Prepare for a career working with a growing number of students, those with special needs, with this online special education degree. Graduates work with students with cognitive, physical, behavioral, multiple, and/or health disabilities in Grades K-12.
Explore the changing and complex role of the special educator. Courses provide the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to impact services and support to students with special needs. The curriculum provides current information and experience with research-based best practices in special education and ensures graduates can research and stay current in their field.
Choose between two available tracks in this online special education degree:
- Collaborative Instructional Specialist Ages 0-8 Years
- Collaborative Instructional Specialist Grades 4-12
% Online
Mostly OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University of Central Arkansas is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.7 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students), PRAXISApplication Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Occupational License, Criminal Background Check, Additional Materials May Be Required
Additional Info
- May require on-campus component(s)
- Must hold an Arkansas educator license or seek department approval