FGCU College of Education

BA Special Education

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The Bachelor of Arts in Special Education is one of the integrated programs. This program of study prepares students to work with children who have emotional and behavioral disorders, mental retardation, and specific learning disabilities. Students majoring in special education attain certification in one or more areas: emotional and behavioral disorders (EH certification), developmental disabilities/mental retardation (MR certification), and specific learning disabilities (LD certification). Field experiences are central to the special education program and commence in the first semester with increasing involvement throughout the program. The program consists of 126 credit hours and includes ESOL endorsement. Students may, with additional coursework, earn an endorsement in elementary education.


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