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Special Education - BS

Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Special Education

In the Bachelor of Science in Special Education program, you will learn how to serve children and young adults from diverse communities. Our program focuses primarily on the education of students from ages three to 21, with an emphasis on professional interaction with their families.

As you navigate the program's curriculum, you will learn to respond to the unique developmental and cultural aspects of each student, ultimately gaining experience in designing, implementing and evaluating curricular activities and learning environments that harmonize with diverse urban communities.

At UDC, not only do we want to equip you with the tools you need to be an impactful instructor, also to share your skills with the world. To ensure this, our Bachelor of Science in Special Education program was strategically designed to fulfill the non-categorical teacher certification requirements for the District and other school systems. 

During your time in the program, you will work with our faculty to explore a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of students in urban settings. This curriculum emphasizes applying effective teaching methods and learning strategies within K-12 learning environments. Through your coursework and practical experiences, you will develop the competencies needed to assess the academic, social and behavioral needs of exceptional children and youth within multi-ethnic urban school settings.

Accreditation

The special education program is accredited by the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

CAEP Annual Reporting Measures

Admissions Requirements & How to Apply

Want to learn more about the requirements needed to qualify for admission into UDC and the special education program? Review our applicant types (first-time, transfer, etc.) and the requirements that apply to you:

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Admission Requirements

Scholarship Opportunities

Note: You may only apply for entry into the special education program after having been accepted into the Bachelor of Science program at UDC. You will apply internally to the Education Division during your second semester as a sophomore to become a teacher candidate (formally admitted to the teacher preparation program).

Program Requirements

Contact Us

Want to learn more about the special education program? Reach out to us any time and we will be happy to help!

Ayanna C. Kelley
Assistant Professor and Program Director
4250 Connecticut Ave, NW
202-274-7245
Ayanna.kelley@udc.edu

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