Special Education PK-12 BS

Major: Special Education PK-12
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science (BS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits:181.0
Co-op Options: No Co-op (Four years)
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 13.1001
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 25-2051; 25-2055; 25-2056; 20-2057; 25-2058

About the Program

Special educators are in a unique position to support diverse young learners to develop social, emotional, academic, and life skills that will serve them throughout their lives. The role of the special educator is challenging and rewarding and requires extensive knowledge and practical experience and insight into their learners’ unique abilities and challenges. Drexel’s BS in Special Education offers students the opportunity to develop professional knowledge and skills to assist these learners in a full- or part-time online option.

The courses address all required state and federal regulations as well as the Pennsylvania General Standards for Special Education and the competencies and standards outlined by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Most courses include a fieldwork component that helps the student apply the skills and content learned in the classroom to real world educational environments. Clearances and field placement applications must be submitted before participating in coursework with classroom-based field components. 

The program requires that candidates have a B average (3.0 GPA) in content courses needed for teacher certification in addition to the grade of B or better in each EDEX, EDLT, EDPO, EDUC and MTED courses throughout their time in the program. These requirements must be satisfied for Drexel to recommend the candidates for teacher certification upon graduation and/or be considered to have completed the program. 

Additional Information

More information is available at the School of Education's website.