Elementary Education & Special Education

Degree Outcomes
- Graduates are eligible to become special education teachers, general education teachers, or inclusive education specialists.
- Graduates are eligible for licensure by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction in Special Education.
- Graduates are professionals prepared for diverse roles in education and often grow into leadership roles.
The Student Experience
- Gain clinical and field-based experiences with students on the adapted curriculum across educational settings.
- Engage in inquiry through the conceptualization and implementation of a research project.
- Work with individuals with and without disabilities across the lifespan in a variety of inclusive educational and community environments.
- Finish the program in a student-teaching placement.
Accreditations & Affiliations
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
- North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI)
- Council for Exceptional Children
Additional Requirements
This degree program follows the admission guidelines of the School of Education teacher programs; admission to the university does not guarantee admission to the major. Requirements include a minimum 3.0 overall GPA and a minimum passing score established by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction on the Professional Assessment for Beginning Teachers (Praxis I). In addition, this degree program requires a grade of C or better in TED 250 or SES 250.

Major & Concentration(s)
Elementary Education & Special Education (BS) (LIC)
Contact
Wayne Johnson
Administrative Assistant
wmjohnso@uncg.edu
Department of Specialized Education Services and Department of Teacher Education & Higher Education
Department of Specialized Education Services
ses.uncg.edu
336.334.5843
ses@uncg.edu
School of Education Building
PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
Department of Teacher Education & Higher Education
tehe.uncg.edu
336.334.3437
tehe@uncg.edu
School of Education Building
PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170