B.Ed. in Special Education – Adapted Curriculum

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Undergraduate Education Degree in Special Education Online?

• Academic and functional skill development
• Behavior intervention and classroom supports
• Cognitive and medical aspects of disability
• Communication and assistive technology
• Curriculum modification and instructional design
• Legal compliance in special education

In this program, you’ll study how to develop individualized lesson plans, implement behavior supports, and teach foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and daily living. As you progress, you’ll be encouraged to view each student as a person made in the image of God, worthy of dignity, care, and purposeful instruction. This perspective can guide how you lead in the classroom and advocate for students with significant support needs.

Potential Career Opportunities for Special Education – Adapted Curriculum Bachelor’s Graduates

• Behavior intervention specialist
• Curriculum developer
• Educational consultant
• Inclusion specialist
• Special education teacher
• Transition coordinator

Benefits of Pursuing Your Adapted Curriculum Special Education Undergraduate Degree 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.
• You can complete a program that is specifically built to support you as you pursue teaching licensure in Virginia.
• Field placements can be completed at an approved location near you.
• Special education courses are taught by faculty who have hands-on experience with students who have special needs.

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