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Drexel's adaptable online Bachelor of Science in Special Education program blends thorough academic instruction with practical field work, equipping students to educate children with disabilities from preschool through 12th grade. The BS in Special Education program offers part-time, online classes where students master the essential teaching skills mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). After completing the program, graduates can pursue PDE certification for special education teaching. Those planning to teach in other states may transfer their Pennsylvania credentials through Interstate Reciprocity Agreements.
Special education graduates qualify for diverse career opportunities. Earning a BS in Special Education readies you to become a certified special education instructor, enabling you to modify curricula and support students with disabilities in reaching their full potential.
Additional K-12 career paths for special education graduates include roles as special education administrators and instructional coordinators. Opportunities also exist beyond traditional school settings, including positions with nonprofit organizations.