Special Education (Non-Licensure)

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Make an impact on special education learners in a specialized area of this field through a choice of three program concentrations: K-8 Interventionist, 6-12 Interventionist, and K-12 Comprehensive. Gain further knowledge in special education teaching while you explore areas such as classroom management, curriculum development, and assessment in special education settings. Take advantage of a fully online or on-campus program format to fit your schedule.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR SPECIAL EDUCATION (NON-LICENSURE) DEGREE

Cross-Functional Classroom Expertise

Understand key aspects of teaching within special education classroom settings, including curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment.

Applied Learning in Adaptable Instructional Approach

Develop real-world special education instruction skills through practicum experiences in virtual or onsite school settings.

Technology-Enhanced Instructional Solutions

Optimize the use of learning technologies within instructional delivery and curriculum design to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Advance Learning Aptitude

Develop effective assessment and evaluation methods to enable special education students to achieve learning progress.

SPECIAL EDUCATION (NON-LICENSURE) AT A GLANCE

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), graduates with a Special Education degree can pursue employment in a variety of careers, including:

Admissions Requirements
Complete the free online application along with transcripts from high school and any other higher education institutions in which you have attended.

Accreditation
Carson-Newman is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, Ed.D., and Ed.S. degrees.

Carson-Newman is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and its teacher licensure programs are approved by the Tennessee State Board of Education. Satisfactory completion of the Teacher Education Program with an approved subject area fulfills Tennessee licensure requirements, and the TN license is easily convertible to other states. Anyone desiring licensure in other states should check the licensure requirements of those particular state.