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.