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Special Education and Early Childhood, BA (Online)

Developmental and Special Education Department

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Program Overview

Lead Every Learner—100% Online

Do you want to be the kind of teacher who makes sure every student feels included and supported? Our B.A. in Childhood Special Education is now available 100% online. This program focuses on helping children in Grades 1–6 who have unique learning needs.

The best part? You will earn two certifications at once: one in General Education and one in Special Education. This makes you a “dual-certified” teacher, meaning you are prepared to lead any elementary classroom in public, private, or charter schools. You get the flexibility of online learning while becoming a powerful advocate for all children.

Degree Designation
BA – Bachelor of Arts
Hours Required
120 credit hours

Major

Description

Become a Highly-Sourced Educator

In this program, you will learn how to teach all children, including those who learn differently. Because you graduate with two certifications, schools will be very excited to hire you. You will follow the exact same high-quality path as our on-campus students, all from your own home.

Your Future Career Paths:

With this degree, you aren’t just limited to one type of job. You can become:

  • Special Education Teacher: Leading a classroom for students with diverse needs.
  • General Education Teacher: Teaching a standard 1st–6th grade class with the extra skills to help every child succeed.
  • Learning Specialist: Helping students improve their reading or math skills in a “Resource Room.”
  • School Leader: Moving into roles like Principal or Assistant Principal in the future.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Proven Teaching Methods: How to explain difficult topics so that every student “gets it.”
  • Support & Advocacy: How to stand up for your students and make sure they get the help they deserve.
  • Classroom Management: How to create a safe, fun, and organized place to learn online or in person.

Program and Major

Requirements

General Education Requirements (CUNY Common Core & College Option)

These requirements align with the CUNY Common Core and College Option structure:

  • Required Core (12 Credits):
    • English Composition: ENGL 112 and ENGL 150.
    • Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning: 1 course (e.g., MTH 115).
    • Life and Physical Sciences: 1 course (e.g., BIO 101 or PHS 101).
  • Flexible Core (18 Credits – 6 Courses): Complete one course in each of the five areas, plus an additional Flexible Core course in any area. No more than two courses from any one discipline are permitted.
    • World Cultures and Global Issues
    • U.S. Experience in its Diversity
    • Creative Expressions
    • Individual and Society (e.g., ECON 212 or ECON 213)
    • Scientific World (e.g., CIS 101).
  • College Option (9 Credits – 3 Courses):
    • Socio-Cultural and Diversity Cluster III: 1 course (e.g., SOC 202).
    • Integrative Knowledge Cluster IV:
      • Socio-Cultural and Diversity Cluster III
      • Integrative Knowledge Cluster IV (Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Natural Sciences & Mathematics)

Major Requirements

Degree Map

The B.A. in Childhood Special Education degree map is your roadmap to a vital career in public service! The Degree Map (or Course Sequence) below is your ultimate guide, showing you exactly how to fit in all your core classes alongside your General Education courses (like Math and English). Use this map to plan your four years and stay on track to graduation!

4-Year Degree Map