BA-EDSP - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Special Education
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Program Description
Enhance the Learning Abilities While Brightening the World of Students with Special Needs
Catawba College’s Teacher Education program will prepare you to leave your mark on the world as you learn to meet the diverse needs of children enrolled in special education. In this specialized degree program, you’ll learn valuable, lifelong skills for yourself while encouraging, nurturing, and helping to develop the unique learning skills of students with special needs.
Catawba’s Special Education program prepares students for North Carolina initial licensure to teach Special Education, General Curriculum, for students with mild to moderate needs. Majors can select a non-licensure or licensure pathway. Students selecting a licensure pathway will complete requirements in addition to the courses in the major (student teaching semester, licensure exams, and edTPA portfolio) to qualify for NC state licensure.
Catawba's Teacher Education programs are approved by the North Carolina State Board of Education and the Department of Public Instruction for licensure of our graduates. With a rich tradition of developing excellent teachers that dates back to 1925, Catawba College’s Education graduates enjoy great success in securing jobs or admission to graduate programs immediately after graduation.
Catawba College’s Teacher Education program will prepare you to leave your mark on the world as you learn to meet the diverse needs of children enrolled in special education. In this specialized degree program, you’ll learn valuable, lifelong skills for yourself while encouraging, nurturing, and helping to develop the unique learning skills of students with special needs.
Catawba’s Special Education program prepares students for North Carolina initial licensure to teach Special Education, General Curriculum, for students with mild to moderate needs. Majors can select a non-licensure or licensure pathway. Students selecting a licensure pathway will complete requirements in addition to the courses in the major (student teaching semester, licensure exams, and edTPA portfolio) to qualify for NC state licensure.
Catawba's Teacher Education programs are approved by the North Carolina State Board of Education and the Department of Public Instruction for licensure of our graduates. With a rich tradition of developing excellent teachers that dates back to 1925, Catawba College’s Education graduates enjoy great success in securing jobs or admission to graduate programs immediately after graduation.
Degree Designation
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Program Level
Bachelors