Lead through advocacy for all learners
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.
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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.
All-Level Special Education
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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What you will learn
A degree in special education will offer you the opportunity to:
- Develop strategies to promote student achievement in language, reading and math.
- Gain knowledge about disabling conditions and their effects on learning.
- Ascertain how to provide instruction while addressing students’ learning needs.
- Administer behavioral assessments, promote behavioral management and develop interventions when needed.
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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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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.
Undergraduate Program Costs
Program Costs
Tuition and fees for undergraduate students taking 12 credit hours are $4,212 for Texas residents and $9,108 for non-residents.
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