Special Education

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Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Special Education General Curriculum prepares candidates to teach students with mild disabilities in grades PK – 12 and leads to Georgia teaching certification. 

The Special Education BA program combines course work and field experiences, culminating in a full-time teaching internship. Experienced faculty and educators in local schools work collaboratively to provide candidates with the knowledge, cutting-edge strategies, and real-world experiences that prepare them to teach students with disabilities in today’s classrooms.

Our teacher candidates progress through a sequence of courses related to teaching academics to students with disabilities, special education policy and law, and specialized behavior intervention techniques. To enhance their marketability, candidates may also elect to complete Piedmont’s Autism Education Endorsement or a Gifted Education Endorsement.  

Candidates must apply for and be admitted to Teacher Education, complete the Piedmont Pedagogical Portfolio, and pass the Special Education General Curriculum Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) content exams in their chosen content field.

Dual degree option. Some students interested in special education may opt to work toward the BA degree and then continue at Piedmont to obtain the Master of Arts degree in special education or another field of education. 

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What can I do with a Special Education degree?

Most special education teachers work in public schools, teaching students from preschool to high school. Demand for special education services and teachers should rise as students with special needs are being identified earlier in life.

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