Bachelor of Education Special Education: Adapted and General Curriculum
Prepare to Teach Students with a Variety of Disabilities with the B.Ed. in Special Education – Adapted and General Curriculum
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of students who need it most? With Liberty University’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Special Education – Adapted and General Curriculum K-12, you can prepare to serve learners across a broad range of abilities and learning needs. Whether you’re looking to work with students who follow a general K-12 curriculum or who require more individualized instruction, this licensure-track program is designed to help equip you to teach with clarity, compassion, and purpose.
Liberty’s B.Ed. in Special Education – Adapted and General Curriculum includes practicum and student teaching components that can be completed at an approved school near you. Because this program is aligned with Virginia state licensure requirements and accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), it can help you pursue licensure to teach special education in a variety of classroom settings.
Liberty University offers detailed information about the educational requirements for licensure programs. To see if this program aligns with your state, you can research requirements here: https://www.liberty.edu/statelicensure/
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Undergraduate Online Special Education Program in Adapted and General Curriculum?
- Adapted curriculum and instructional strategies
- Assessment and individualized education plans (IEPs)
- Behavioral and classroom management techniques
- Child and adolescent literacy instruction
- Differentiated learning methods
- Educational technology integration
- Laws and ethics in special education
As you train to become an educator, you’ll study how to create inclusive classrooms, apply research-based strategies, and respond to behavioral and academic challenges with professionalism. Through your coursework, you can also explore how a biblical perspective influences your role as a teacher, helping you demonstrate empathy, integrity, and leadership. This degree combines academic study with practical experience so you can graduate ready to advocate for and empower students with disabilities.
Potential Career Opportunities for Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education Graduates
- Behavior intervention specialist
- Curriculum developer
- Educational consultant
- Inclusion specialist
- Special education teacher
- Transition coordinator
Benefits of Pursuing Your Undergraduate Special Education Program Online with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
- Pursuing one of our online Bachelor of Education licensure tracks may make you eligible for the Federal TEACH Grant.
- This program is a great option if your goal is to achieve teaching licensure in Virginia.
- Practicum and student teaching requirements can be fulfilled at an approved location near you.
- All of the courses in this program are led by experienced faculty who teach from a Christian perspective.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training
Cited tuition rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
Online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Oct 20, 2025
Accreditation
CAEP
