All children can learn. With our exceptional bachelors degrees which emphasize special education, you will learn about the characteristics of mild to severe disabilities, the application of assessments, and the development of diverse learners. You will gain first-hand experience with assistive technologies that you'll use in your future classroom. As a special education teacher, you will make a difference in the lives of exceptional learners.
Where It Is Offered
Commerce, Corsicana (Navarro College), Dallas, McKinney (CHEC), Mesquite, Online
Duration4 Years
Foreign LanguageNo foreign language credits required
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SEE YOURSELF SUCCEED WITH A DEGREE IN Special education
Career Readiness
Reinforce your confidence and skills to become an effective special education teacher through field-based experiences in real-world classroom settings.
Distinguished Faculty
Work with excellent, supportive faculty to cultivate the skills and knowledge you’ll need to work with students of all abilities.
Advice as You Need it
Visit our Mentor Center in the Frank Young Education North building for support and information to help reach your career goals.
Hands-on Training
Gain experience at theAssistive Technology Lab, designed to assist and empower individuals with disabilities and educate future teachers.
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Focus Your Passion
Choose from two special education teaching certification options.
Teacher Certification, EC-6 with Special Education
This track prepares you to work primarily with students with disabilities in early childhood through sixth grade classroom settings. Completing this program and passing all TExES exams certifies you to teach special education in the state of Texas.
This track prepares you to work with students with disabilities in all grade levels and in both general education and special education classrooms. Completing this program and passing all TExES exams certifies you to teach special education in the state of Texas.
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Faculty Spotlight
April Sanders, Ph.D.
I feel a responsibility to speak up because there were many people before me who did their part in being a voice, and there will be people after me who need to know we used our voices.
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Careers
At A&M Commerce, a degree in special education gives you in-demand skills and knowledge. As a graduate, you will be well prepared for your successful teaching career. In fact, our special education program boasts a nearly 100% employment rate throughout Texas!
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
Special education teachers, secondary school
$61,710
Special education teachers, middle school
$61,440
Special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school
$60,460
Special education teachers, preschool
$60,000
US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2020
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Potential Employers
Job placement and satisfaction are high in our education program. In fact, regional school districts often seek out our graduates. Check out a few of the school districts where our students have taught. Discover where you belong!
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Featured Courses
Seminar in Assessment and Moderate/Severe DisabilitiesSPED 449
You will examine current topics in special education, including assistive technology, high leverage practices, family resources, structured TEACCH and research-based behavior management techniques.
Instructional Strategies for Students with DisabilitiesSPED 478
You will learn about research-based strategies and techniques for teaching reading and math to students with disabilities. Prerequisites: SPED 346 and SPED 420.
Survey of ExceptionalitiesSPED 346
You will survey student populations identified with exceptionalities. Attention will be given to the causes and effects of these differences upon the individual’s development.
Issues for InclusionSPED 480
You will explore academic and social/emotional needs of students with disabilities in field-based inclusive settings. Note: Limited to EC-6 Generalist or 4-8 Content majors only.
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Course Delivery
Our bachelor’s degree program in special education offers you a flexible way to earn your degree. You may take classes online or face to face. Many of our courses are offered at the main campus in Commerce, at the Mesquite Metroplex campus, at Navarro College, or at the Collin Higher Education Center in McKinney.
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Student Organizations
Student Council for Exceptional Children, Chapter 211
Student Council for Exceptional Children is a local chapter of the national Council for Exceptional Children. This organization consists of A&M-Commerce students who have an interest in children with special needs and those who are considered gifted and talented. Our goal is to improve educational professional standards and to increase awareness of children with exceptionalities.
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