BS Special Education (SPED) Learning and Behavior Disorders

Program Overview

Campbellsville University's online Bachelor of Science in Special Education prepares students to support Kentucky's K-12 students with learning and behavior disorders. The program combines general education with special education theory and methods, and includes 15 credit hours of clinical practice. Graduates are qualified to pursue certification as special education teachers in Kentucky, with a projected job growth of 8% through 2030.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Campbellsville University's online Bachelor of Science in Special Education (SPED) program prepares you to support Kentucky's primary–12th-grade students with learning and behavior disorders. While the program requires clinical experience, the coursework and format are 100% online. You can complete your degree in four years or less, depending on the number of transfer credits. Our curriculum combines general education content with a comprehensive study of special education theory and methods. You will learn to design lesson plans for diverse learners, create classroom experiences for various abilities, and work with elementary students with various learning disabilities and behaviors.

Outline:

This program consists of 122 credit hours and includes education, clinical practice and related courses within the special education major. The B.S. in Special Education (SPED) – Learning Behavior Disorders can be completed in four years or less, depending on transfer credits and previous academic experience.

General Education Requirements (41 credit hours)

The General Education component of undergraduate degrees provides the student with a basic understanding of a broad range of subjects. This supports the liberal arts emphasis of the University’s academic mission.

Foundation Courses (9 credit hours)

Related Courses (24 credit hours)

Special Education Courses (33 credit hours)

Teaching:

Our faculty are education experts who bring real-world teaching experience into the online classroom. Campbellsville’s education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The programs are approved by the Education Professional Standards Board of Kentucky (EPSB) for teacher education and certification.

Careers:

After finishing your B.S. in Special Education (SPED) – Learning Behavior Disorders, you will be qualified to pursue a career as a certified special education teacher in Kentucky from primary through 12th grade. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, special education teachers earn an average of $61,500 per year. Job growth for this role is expected to grow 8 percent through 2030, as fast as the national average.