Bachelor of Science in
General/Special Education Grades 1-5

Embark on a transformative journey in education with our Special Education degree program at the Lutrill & Pearl Payne School of Education. Designed for aspiring educators like you, this eight-semester program ensures you're equipped to make a lasting impact on students, classrooms, and communities.

Comprehensive Preparation: Gain the expertise to teach students with diverse needs, from mild to moderate disabilities. Our program focuses on connecting with every learner, fostering an environment where all students can thrive.

Dual Certification Advantage: Stand out with dual teaching licensure in special education (1-5) and elementary education. This unique feature opens doors to a broader range of opportunities, making you a standout candidate for your first job after graduation.

Real-world Experience: Immerse yourself in a field-oriented and problem-centered curriculum. Engage directly with individuals with disabilities through professional courses, working closely with mentor teacher teams in public schools. This hands-on approach will hone your teaching skills and broaden your toolkit.

Professional Support System: Benefit from a robust professional support system, collaborating with mentor teacher teams to enhance outcomes for students with and without disabilities. Our commitment is to empower you beyond traditional teacher education, ensuring you're well-prepared for the challenges and rewards of the classroom.

Ready to shape the future of education? Join our Special Education degree program and become a catalyst for positive change in the lives of students. Enroll today and embark on a fulfilling career in teaching!

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Scholarships

Undergraduate teacher education students are required to meet the following requirements:

  • Have at least a 2.5 LSU and 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Completed 24 hours of college credit

Students who complete the program are eligible for:

  • Elementary Grades 1-5
  • Mild/Moderate 1-5
  • English as a Second Language endorsement

  • Satisfactory completion of an approved program of study as determined by all of the following: faculty of the college in which the major/concentration resides, the University, the LSU P-12 Education Advisory Council, and the Louisiana Board of Elementary & Secondary Education
  • Minimum GPA of 2.50 on all work completed, cumulative and LSU
  • Grade of “C” or higher in course work as specified by the Louisiana Board of Elementary & Secondary Education

What You'll Learn

Overall, graduates of the program will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to become special education professionals.

Some of the learning outcomes include:

  • Develop challenging learning experiences taking into account children's individual strengths and needs
  • Work respectfully with families to gain insight into each child to maximize their development, learning, and motivation
  • Apply content and curricular knowledge for teaching
  • Administer assessments to determine students' competencies and learning needs
  • Plan instruction including goals, materials, learning activities and assessments
  • Manage the classroom by establishing social norms and behavioral expectations
  • Support motivation and engagement through evidence-based practices

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Career Path

Some of the potential career paths for graduates of this program include:

  • Grades 1 - 5 teacher
  • Special education teacher
  • Resource room special education teacher
  • School administrator

$52,660

2021 average Classroom Teacher salary

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Teacher Education Disclosure

The Special Education BS program, (Dual Certification), meets the educational eligibility criteria for certification in Elementary Grades and Mild/Moderate in the State of Louisiana. Graduates of this Louisiana state-approved teacher preparation program will qualify for a Level 1 Professional Certificate. Graduates of the program who wish to teach in another U.S. state or country may require additional eligibility criteria to qualify for licensure and/or certification in those locations. We are unable to confirm the licensure and/or certification requirements of other states or countries. Therefore, if you intend to pursue such credentialing in another state or elsewhere, it is advised that you contact the applicable state or country credentialing authority to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements and determine if this program meets the applicable eligibility criteria.. If you have additional questions in this regard, please contact us to assist you in your career planning.

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