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Southern New Hampshire University's Bachelor of Education for Licensure program offers foundational training in educational methods and concepts while preparing students for New Hampshire teaching certification.
Participants may choose up to two specializations from these options: Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Combined Early Childhood and Special Education, Elementary Education, Elementary with General Special Education, English Education, General Special Education, Middle School Science Education, or Social Studies Education. This curriculum delivers thorough training in teaching methodologies and concludes with a full-year student teaching placement. Graduates emerge as stronger candidates for teaching roles in competitive job markets.
SNHU's School of Arts, Sciences and Education holds initial licensure accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (1140 19th St NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036, 202-223-0077). Detailed program information and performance metrics are available on our CAEP Accreditation webpage.
CAEP promotes fairness and quality in teacher education through rigorous accreditation standards that verify program excellence and encourage ongoing enhancements to benefit K-12 learners. This accreditation guarantees that teaching programs equip future educators with subject mastery, student understanding, and practical training for immediate classroom effectiveness.
Special education majors develop crucial abilities for supporting diverse learners in various educational environments, including one-on-one, inclusive, and resource classroom settings. The General Special Education concentration within the BA in Education for Licensure equips students with the expertise, leadership qualities, and hands-on experience to positively impact classrooms. New Hampshire participants become eligible for K-12 General Special Education certification, qualifying them to instruct students with disabilities across all educational settings.