Special Education
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About the track
Possible UC Degree
Bachelor of Science in Education
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Special Education at the University of Cincinnati provides direct and indirect services for individuals with disabilities. Some services provided by people in the field of special education include K-12 education, rehabilitation for occupational development and daily independence, community-based case management, disability advocacy, school and individualized consultation services and various other services related to individuals with disabilities and their families. Through education, community awareness and ecologically based service delivery, the focus of special education is to enhance and better the lives of all individuals with disabilities.
Potential career paths
- Special Educator
- Education Administration
- Substitute Teacher
- Technical Educator
- Teaching Assistant
- Educational Coach
Coursework
| UC course | Course # | Credits | Meets high school requirement* |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENGL 1001 | 3 | English |
| Foundations of Quantitative Reasoning | MATH 1008 | 3 | Math |
| Individuals with Exceptionalities | SPED 1001 | 3 | - |
| Educational Psychology | EDST 1002 | 3 | - |
| Introduction to Psychology | PSYC 1001 | 3 | Social Studies |
| Total possible credits | 15 | ||
| UC course | Course # | Credits | Meets high school requirement* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Technology | CI 1001 | 3 | - |
| Historical Foundations in Education | EDST 1001 | 3 | - |
| Transitions Across the Lifespan | SPED 2009 | 3 | - |
| GE: Social and Behavioral Sciences^ | 3 | Social Studies | |
| Democracy and the American Tradition | HIST 1100 | 3 | Social Studies |
| Total Possible Credits | 15 |
* Credit applicability is at the discretion of your high school and cannot be determined by UC.
^ Your UC advisor will help you select courses that satisfy the GE (General Education) requirement.