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| Bachelor of Arts |
| Special Education (PK-12) |
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Become a highly qualified Special Education teacher and make a difference in your community. Today, a vast number of special education teachers are needed in America's schools. WGU's online special education degree teaches you the content knowledge and effective teaching skills to become a special education instructor for students with mild to moderate cross-categorical disabilities. This online teaching degree leading to special education certification includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting. A great fit for paraprofessionals currently serving as assistants in public and private schools or those interested in becoming teachers in a high-demand field.
WGU is the only exclusively online teacher education institution in the nation to receive NCATE accreditation.
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A Program Overview
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| This online teaching degree consists of four domains of study, including Demonstration Teaching (student teaching) and completion of a portfolio.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
Foundations of Teaching
Effective Teaching Practices (Special Education)
Demonstration Teaching (includes practice teaching)
View detailed information about these domains.
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Tuition That's Affordable
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WGU is a non-profit university with affordable tuition. Tuition for this degree is just $2,890 per 6-month term,
or just $5,780 per year. This is less than HALF what other reputable online universities typically charge (Other
schools charge as much as $300-500 per credit.)
Click here for details about tuition.
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Time Required to Complete the Program
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Most students who already have an Associate of Arts or its equivalent can complete their degree in 2 to 2½ years. Students with little or no prior college experience can complete their degree in 4 to 5 years.
Talk to an Enrollment Counselor to explore your personal situation.
Time to Completion frequently asked questions.
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Admission Requirements
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Applicants will be required to take an online admissions test that helps determine the likelihood of success in a WGU program. Applicants will be required to submit proof of meeting the Teachers College admission requirements for the state in which they reside. This can include passing a state-specific basic skills test as a pre-requisite to Demonstration Teaching (student teaching). (Registering and paying for the test is the student's responsibility.) This requirement can be met either prior to admission or before beginning the Foundations of Teaching subject area once you are enrolled in your WGU online teaching degree program. Additional requirements apply before the student is permitted in an actual classroom to practice teach during the Demonstration Teaching phase. (An Enrollment Counselor can help you understand what is required for you.) More info about Admissions.
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Becoming a Certified Teacher
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This program was designed to prepare students for certification in any U.S. state, but specific requirements vary from
state to state. Our programs are accredited, "state
approved" by the Utah Department of Education, and designed to meet the "highly qualified" requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
Learn more by reviewing our Getting Your Teaching
License section or speak to an Enrollment
Counselor.
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Other Recommended Online Teaching Degree Programs at WGU:
B.A. Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12) - This online math teacher degree prepares you for secondary teacher licensure in middle school or high school mathematics.
B.A. Science (5-9 or 5-12) - This online degree in science prepares you to become a licensed secondary teacher of middle school or high school science.
B.A. Social Science (5-12) - This online degree in social science prepares you to become a licensed secondary teacher of middle school or high school social science.
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8) - This online teaching degree in elementary education prepares you to become a certified elementary school teacher or middle school generalist.
Commonly Searched Phrases: online special education degree, special education degree online, special education teacher, special education degree, special education certification, special education teacher certification, online teaching degree.
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"Higher income…"
"WGU's program is allowing me to expand my career choices and earn a higher income in my chosen field of education. As a father of a young and growing family of three sons, these things are important and add security for my family."
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| —Brian Toomer, WGU graduate |
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"Working with my mentor…"
"My favorite part of the WGU experience was working with my mentor. I also enjoyed the convenience of learning online.
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| —Eric Mortensen, Jr. high teacher |
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"Speed their licensure…"
WGU Teachers College will be a boon to states seeking training for current teachers and paraprofessionals to help them meet the education requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act and speed their licensure."
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| —Rod Paige, Former Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Education |
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