BA/BS.INTA.TC6G.MEDSE.SPED.ACCEL - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Core Subjects Early Childhood-Grade 6 Certification/Master of Education in Special Education

Program Information

Department(s)

Program Long Title

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Core Subjects Early Childhood-Grade 6 Certification/Master of Education in Special Education

Credential Designation

BA/BS/MEDSE

Program Code

BA/BS.INTA.TC6G.MEDSE.SPED.ACCEL

Program Level

UG/GR

College/School

Education

Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Core Subjects Early Childhood-Grade 6 Certification and the Master of Education in Special Education degree program is a 150 to 167-hour program. Graduates from the program will receive both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Education in Special Education or a Bachelor of Science and Master of Education in Special Education. This non-thesis program is designed for those seeking initial teacher certification and enhanced expertise in the area of special education.The MED in Special Education prepares the knowledge, understanding, and abilities in the field of special education K-12, providing the framework for effective communication and partnership, personnel management, assessment instruction, and compliance with federal and state regulations. Once candidates have completed their initial teaching certification and required coursework in this degree, and if they have passed the appropriate state certification (TExES) tests, candidates are eligible to take the Special Education TExES for/Certification.