Welcome to the

Special Education Program

The Watson School of Education offers a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Special Education (K-12) for students interested in teaching students with exceptionalities. Special Education majors select from two instructionally-oriented tracks: Adapted Curriculum or General Curriculum.

Many of the courses in the basic studies and professional studies are similar; however, the specialty area courses for adapted and general curriculum are different.

The Master of Education in Special Education prepares graduate-level educators for one of the following advanced licenses:

• Behavioral/emotional Disabilities
• Mental Disabilities
• Specific Learning Disabilities

In addition, students select a 6-hr specialization in Reading Instruction or Autism Spectrum Disorders

Students in the program also will have the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge in assistive technology, teaching academic skills to diverse learners, instructional design, classroom management, collaboration, and applied research.

This unique program is designed to meet the needs of working teachers with courses offered in late afternoons, evenings, and during summer sessions.

Contact Information
Program Coordinator
Dr. Marcee Steele
steelem@uncw.edu
(910) 962-3365