B.S. in Special Education Interdisciplinary Studies

What Will You Learn 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 online degree to educate you on these essential subjects. You will also have the opportunity to complete an optional 300-hour practicum to give you in-demand skills and hands-on experience in a classroom before graduation. You may also be interested in exploring our bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or elementary education.

Potential Career Options with a Special Education – Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor’s Degree

• 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:

• We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. 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.

• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 
• You can complete our flexible and affordable B.S. in Special Education online degree in under 4 years.

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