Bachelor of Science in Special Education (PK-12)

Drexel’s flexible online BS in Special Education program combines comprehensive coursework with meaningful field experiences to prepare students to teach children with disabilities in Pre-K - 12th grade class settings. Students in the BS in Special Education degree program attend classes in an online, part-time environment. Students will learn the core competencies for teaching special education as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). Upon successful completion of the coursework, students may apply to PDE for special education teaching certification. Students who wish to teach in a different state may transfer their Pennsylvania to other states through Interstate Reciprocity Agreements.There are a wide variety of job available to those who hold a degree in special education. A BS in Special Education will prepare you for a career as a certified special education teacher. You will help to make adjustments to curriculum to help students with disabilities to achieve positive outcomes.Other K-12 education careers for special education degree holders could include special education administrators and instructional coordinators. There are also positions outside of K-12 education that include positions at non-profit organizations

Official transcripts must be sent directly from your high school to Drexel They cannot accept self-submitted transcripts. You are required to submit transcripts from each high school attended. Transcripts must include all coursework from grades nine 9 ten 10 and eleven 11 Twelfth 12th grade coursework in progress should also be included.Important notes for international applicants - A transcript is official only when it is sent directly from an institution to the Office of Admissions or when it is officially signed stamped in color and sealed. Use your legal name on all documents should match the name listed on your passport. All students who attended any portion of secondary school outside of the US are required to submit an official academic record with notarized English translation from every secondary or postsecondary school attended Transcripts must reflect 9th 10th and 11th grade coursework and grades earned as well as any 12th grade coursework in progress.Two letters of recommendation are required.