B.Ed. in Special Ed. | Adapted and General Curriculum Online

Apply Now Next start date: Jan 19 Request Information

122

Credit Hours

View Courses

Online,* 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Prepare to Enter a Variety of Special Education Settings Through Our Online Undergraduate Special Education Degree in Adapted and General Curriculum

Are you passionate about meeting the needs of students with diverse abilities? If so, you may be seeking a degree that allows you to serve in a variety of special education settings. Liberty University’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Special Education – Adapted and General Curriculum K-12 is designed to help you prepare to teach students with varying levels of ability across a wide range of learning environments. This program offers opportunities to develop skills for engaging learners, collaborating with families and colleagues, and fostering inclusive practices that support student growth.

This online special education degree is structured to give you both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in the classroom. Through the integration of core education coursework and specialized training in adapted and general curriculum development, you can gain a foundation for addressing behavioral, academic, and developmental needs. Because the program is a Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)-accredited path to licensure, it includes a student teaching component and practicum hours that you can complete at an approved facility near you.

Whether you’re beginning your journey as an educator or seeking to advance your current career by specializing in the field of special education, this program offers flexible learning options and academic support to help you work toward your professional goals. Liberty’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Special Education – Adapted and General Curriculum K-12 aims to help you become a key advocate for students with disabilities and contribute to positive educational outcomes for learners in both inclusive and specialized settings.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Special Education – Adapted and General Curriculum K-12.

Liberty maintains strict compliance with all licensure requirements for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Not a Virginia resident? We want to help find the best program for you! To view educational requirements and whether a specific program aligns with the licensure requirements for your state, please review our licensure/certification requirements webpage.

*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.

Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026

Private Nonprofit University
600+ Online Degrees
No Standardized Testing for Admission
Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

Top 10 Reasons to Choose Liberty

Why Choose Liberty’s Undergraduate Special Education Degree Online?

At Liberty University, you can pursue your degree in a supportive and Christ-centered academic environment. Our School of Education is committed to providing quality instruction that integrates biblical principles with sound educational practices. Whether you’re learning about instructional planning, classroom management, or specialized intervention strategies, you can develop the professional and ethical mindset to serve your students.

Liberty’s online platform is designed to accommodate the demands of your schedule while offering opportunities for practical, local engagement. Your practicum and student teaching placements can be completed through approved facilities in your area, allowing you to gain real-world experience without having to relocate.

Our licensure-track B.Ed. programs are CAEP-accredited, reflecting our commitment to excellence and accountability in educator preparation. Choosing Liberty means joining a network of professionals who share your passion for serving others through education. Here, your calling to work with students who have unique learning needs can be nurtured and developed through a program that values integrity, compassion, and educational excellence.

What Will You Study in Our Special Education Online Bachelor’s Degree?

Through our bachelor’s degree in special education, you can build a strong foundation in educational theory and classroom practice. Topics such as instructional design, curriculum development, and classroom technology can help you plan effective lessons for elementary and middle school learners. You’ll also explore the historical and philosophical roots of education, laying the groundwork for your understanding of the field and your role as a future educator.

Additionally, you’ll dive into the core elements of literacy, reading, and writing instruction. You’ll study reading development and comprehension, literature for children and adolescents, and strategies for teaching language arts in inclusive classrooms. You’ll also examine ways to tailor instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners, with a focus on differentiated teaching, reading intervention, and language development across content areas.

To help you become comfortable working with students who have disabilities, this program includes a thorough exploration of special education practices. You can learn about disability law, behavioral support, and characteristics of students with mild to severe disabilities. Your coursework will also cover assessment techniques, transition planning, and strategies for managing diverse behaviors in the classroom. This blend of academic study and practical training can help you develop the skills to support students with a range of learning, behavioral, cognitive, and physical differences.

Potential Career Opportunities

Featured Courses

Degree Information

Degree Completion Plan

State Licensure Requirements

Individual state licensure requirements may vary and are subject to change without notice. View your state’s requirements here: licensure/certification requirements.

Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.

Request Information

Tuition & Aid

At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

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!

Undergraduate Full Time	$390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time	$455/Credit
Military Undergraduate	$250/Credit

These 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.

All Tuition & Fees

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Financial Aid Forms & Eligibility

Scholarship Opportunities

Admission Information for Our Bachelor’s in Special Education – Adapted and General Curriculum

Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.

Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

Transcript Policies

High School Transcript Policy

Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.

Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.

Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.

The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.

Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)

Unofficial College Transcript Policy

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
Cumulative GPA
A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Military Transfers

International Applicants

If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.

Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

Admissions Office Contact Information

Submit your application online or over the phone.

Start Online Application

Apply by phone: (800) 424-9595

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

Active Duty
Reserve/National Guard
Veterans/Retirees
Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
Current Department of Defense Employees

Available 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

*Not applicable to certificates.

These 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.

View Military Benefits

Are you ready to change your future?

Apply Now

App Fee Waived This Week*

Request Information

*Some restrictions may occur for this promotion to apply. This promotion also excludes active faculty and staff, military, non-degree-seeking, DGIA, Continuing Education, WSB, and certificate students.

Choose a Program Level

Choose a program level

Associate

Bachelor’s

Master’s

Doctorate

Certificate

Select a Field of Study

Select a field of study

Select a Program

Select a program

Change

Legal First Name

Enter legal first name

Legal Last Name

Enter legal last name

Email

Enter an email address

Phone

Enter a phone number

Full Address

Enter an address

Apt., P.O. Box, or can’t find your address?Enter it manually instead.

Country

Select a Country

Street Address

Enter Street Address

City

Enter City

State

Enter State

ZIP/Postal Code

Enter Zip Code

Back to automated address search

Start my application now for FREE

You will be automatically taken to the application once you submit your request for information

By submitting contact information through this form, I agree that Liberty University and its affiliates may call and/or text me about its offerings by any phone number I have provided and may provide in the future, including any wireless number, using automated technology.

Message and data rates may apply. For additional information, text HELP to 49595 or 49596. You may opt-out at any time by sending STOP to 49595 or 49596. Visit for Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Chat Request Info Apply

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Special Education – Adapted and General Curriculum Adapt Your Approach to Education

Prepare to Enter a Variety of Special Education Settings Through Our Online Undergraduate Special Education Degree in Adapted and General Curriculum

What Sets Us Apart?

Why Choose Liberty’s Undergraduate Special Education Degree Online?

What Will You Study in Our Special Education Online Bachelor’s Degree?

Potential Career Opportunities

Featured Courses

Degree Information

State Licensure Requirements

Not sure what to choose?

Tuition & Aid

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Admission Information for Our Bachelor’s in Special Education – Adapted and General Curriculum

Admission Requirements

Transcript Policies

Military Transfers

International Applicants

Admissions Office Contact Information

Ready to Apply?

Military

Are you ready to change your future?

Request Information About a Program

Request Info About Liberty University Online

Choose a Program Level

Select a Field of Study

Select a Program

Next: Contact Info

Legal First Name

Legal Last Name

Email

Phone

Full Address

Country

Street Address

City

State

ZIP/Postal Code

Request Information