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

Tier 1 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  
Tier 2 coursework
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.