About the App State Online Bachelor of Science in Special Education degree
Special educators make a difference in the lives of children and families. They are curious about how people learn and develop throughout their lifespan. A Special Education degree prepares students to understand human diversity, communicate effectively and develop problem-solving skills that support their success and that of others.
App State’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Special Education degree program prepares future teachers to teach students in grades K-12 who will likely require more significant modifications and adaptations in order to access the general curriculum. You will develop adaptive techniques for students with disabilities and learn to use instructional and assistive technologies to facilitate success.
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Careers
- Special education teacher
- Teacher assistant
- Tutor
Degree details
Concentrations
- Adapted Curriculum: View course information
- General Curriculum: View course information
(Not every course listed may be delivered to App State Online students, but you will be offered all courses required for the degree.)
Program information
- All App State teacher education programs that lead to an initial licensure or a similar credential require multiple student teaching experiences at a North Carolina public school throughout the program, including a full-time internship during the last semester of the program. You will work with the department to select the student teaching location.Learn more about student teaching requirements.
Admission requirements
You may enter this program as a first-year or transfer student.
- If you are a current high school senior or haven't attended college since graduating high school (including Early/Middle college applicants), review First-Year Admission Requirements.
- If you have completed college coursework since graduating high school (including military service member or veteran and second-degree seeking applicants), review Transfer Admission Requirements. Visit our transfer equivalency course search to see how your previous coursework transfers to Appalachian.
- If you have previously taken classes at App State and would like to re-enroll, review ourReadmissions Requirements
Program requirements
- Before beginning your Clinical Internship, you must also have met Appalachian’s General Education requirements.
- Admission to Teacher Education is required by the end of the first year in the program.