B.S. in Special Education Interdisciplinary Studies
Transform Children’s Lives through Specialized Learning with Our Online B.S. in Special Education Degree
Special education teachers have to be prepared to handle a wide variety of teaching challenges with compassion and patience. In addition to potentially having a broad range of different ages in one group, their students may have a broad spectrum of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities that create unique learning challenges in the classroom. Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Special Education Interdisciplinary Studies will prepare you to enter the world of teaching in this unique atmosphere.
You will learn various techniques to teach communication skills, assess and meet learning challenges, and meet foundational, appropriate educational goals in a way that is adaptable to students with a range of disabilities. All of Liberty’s special education classes are taught from a Christian worldview as you learn how you, as their teacher, can meet each student where God has placed them.
As a student studying special education with a focus on interdisciplinary studies, you will learn not only how to teach lessons and provide intellectual stimulation, but how to care for and nurture your students emotionally, socially, and spiritually. The B.S. in Special Education online degree’s courses will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to be an effective teacher in the special education field. Students looking for the best way to continue their special education training to teach in public school settings will be able to continue to the Master of Arts in Teaching program and meet additional requirements needed for teaching licensure.
What Will You Learn in Our Online Bachelor’s in Special Education Degree Program?
- Learning and behavior problems in the Special Education field
- Educational and theoretical approaches to autism
- Psychology of the exceptional child and how to help them continue to grow
- Classroom management skills that will help you handle classroom challenges
- Intervention methods for students with intellectual disabilities
Becoming a special education teacher requires expertise in assessing and managing disabilities in the classroom. To prepare you for this task, Liberty University has designed the B.S. in Special Education online degree to educate you on these essential subjects. You will also have the opportunity to complete an optional 300-hour practicum to give you in-demand skills and hands-on experience in a classroom before graduation. You may also be interested in exploring our bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or elementary education.
Potential Career Options with a Special Education – Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree
- Tutoring
- Homeschooling
- Paraprofessional
- Private School
Our Online B.S. in Special Education Degree Program Highlights
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online B.S. in Special Education from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our flexible and affordable B.S. in Special Education online degree in under 4 years.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 19, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
