Bachelor of Science in Education – Special Education Collaborative

The Bachelor of Science in Education – Special Education (BSED-SPED) Collaborative prepares students to enter the field of Special Education and address Georgia’s growing need for highly qualified teachers. Through a shared online curriculum offered by the University System of Georgia, students complete coursework focused on evidence-based practices, inclusive instruction, and individualized supports for students with disabilities.

The program leads to certification in Interrelated Special Education (P–12) and prepares graduates to serve students typically educated in interrelated classroom settings. Candidates develop the skills needed to design and implement IEPs, collaborate with general education teachers, and support students with high-incidence disabilities.

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Students enroll through a participating institution, receive local advising and field placement support, and benefit from shared statewide expertise. This collaborative model expands access while strengthening Georgia’s special education teacher pipeline.

How to get started

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Register for Class

Curriculum

Bachelor of Science in Education – Special Education curriculum summary with areas and credit hours
Courses	Credit Hours
IMPACTS Core	42 Hours
Lower-Level Field of Study	18 Hours
Additional Core Requirements	15 Hours
Major Requirements	60 Hours
Total Credit Hours	120 Hours

Additional Core Requirements (15 Hours)

The following 5 courses (15 Hours) are an optional pathway to meeting the required 18 Hours in the lower-level field of study.
Offerings will vary by institution.

Additional Core Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Education – Special Education with course codes, titles, and credit hours
Course	Course Title	Credit Hours
EDUC 2120	Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts	3
EDUC 2130	Exploring Learning & Teaching	3
EDUC 2140	Foundations of Reading	3
MATH 2008	Foundations of Numbers and Operations	3
READ 2230	Cognition and Language	3

Major Requirements (60 Hours)

Major Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Education – Special Education with course codes, titles, and credit hours
Course	Course Title	Credit Hours
SPED 3111	Foundations in Special Education	3
SPED 3112	Special Education Law, Ethics, and Procedures	3
READ 3110	Foundations of Reading & Literacy	3
SPED 3114	Collaboration & Consultation in Special Education	3
SPED 3113	Instructional Technology & Accessibility Tools	3
SPED 3271	Positive Behavior Management Strategies	3
SPED 3272	Instructional Methods for P-5 Learners with Disabilities	3
READ 3270	Teaching Reading & Writing to Students with Disabilities	3
SPED 3273	Teaching Social Studies and Science to Learners with Disabilities	3
SPED 3299	Practicum I: P-5 Field Experience	3
SPED 4111	Assessment for Learners with Disabilities	3
SPED 4112	Instructional Methods and Transition Planning for 6-12 Learners with Disabilities	3
SPED 4113	Teaching Mathematics to Learners with Disabilities	3
READ 4110	Assessing Reading Development & Instructional Planning	3
READ 4270	Intervention Strategies for Struggling Readers	3
SPED 4199	Practicum II: 6-12 Field Experience	3
SPED 4299	Culminating Residency in Special Education	12

Participating Institutions

Pending SACSCOC approval