Johnson City,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Bachelor of Science in special education (SPED) prepares students for initial teaching certification in this field. Alongside undergraduate licensure programs, post-baccalaureate options allow educators to add special education credentials to their existing teaching licenses. Tennessee's special education certification programs take a comprehensive approach, encompassing intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, orthopedic impairments, and emotional disturbances. Prospective educators aiming to work in states with categorical certification requirements should consult their advisors to align their coursework with those specific state licensing standards.