Bachelor of Science Special Education Interdisciplinary Studies
Transform Children’s Lives through Specialized Learning with Our Online B.S. in Special Education Interdisciplinary Studies Degree
Special education teachers have to be prepared to handle a wide variety of teaching challenges with compassion and patience. In addition to potentially having a broad range of different ages in one group, their students may have a broad spectrum of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities that create unique learning challenges in the classroom. Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Special Education Interdisciplinary Studies can help prepare you to enter the world of teaching in this unique atmosphere.
You can study various techniques to teach communication skills, assess and meet learning challenges, and meet foundational, appropriate educational goals in a way that is adaptable to students with a range of disabilities. All of Liberty’s special education classes are taught from a Christian worldview as you discover how you, as their teacher, can meet each student where God has placed them.
As a student studying special education with a focus on interdisciplinary studies, you can study not only how to teach lessons and provide intellectual stimulation, but how to care for and nurture your students emotionally, socially, and spiritually. The B.S. in Special Education Interdisciplinary Studies online degree’s courses can help equip you with the knowledge and tools for teaching in the special education field. Students looking for the best way to continue their special education training to teach in public school settings will be able to continue to the Master of Arts in Teaching program and meet additional requirements needed for teaching licensure.
What Will You Study in Our Online Bachelor’s in Special Education Degree Program?
- Learning and behavior problems in the Special Education field
- Educational and theoretical approaches to autism
- Psychology of the exceptional child and how to help them continue to grow
- Classroom management skills that will help you handle classroom challenges
- Intervention methods for students with intellectual disabilities
Becoming a special education teacher requires expertise in assessing and managing disabilities in the classroom. To prepare you for this task, Liberty University has designed the B.S. in Special Education Interdisciplinary Studies online degree to educate you on these essential subjects.
Potential Career Opportunities for Special Education – Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree Graduates
- Tutoring
- Homeschooling
- Paraprofessional
- Private School
Our Online B.S. in Special Education Degree Program Highlights
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 B.S. in Special Education 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.
- Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
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
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Oct 20, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
