Bachelor of Special Education – General Curriculum K-12 at Appalachian State University

Study Special Education – General Curriculum K-12 at Appalachian State University, a Bachelor degree offered across its Boone and Hickory campuses in United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Special Education – General Curriculum K-12

Special education teachers work with students with disabilities including learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, autism and other disabilities. Appalachian State University's Special Education (BS) – General Curriculum K-12 prepares students to teach children and youth who will likely complete North Carolina public schools general curriculum requirements for career prep, college/tech prep, or college prep diploma. These students may have learning disabilities, mild intellectual disabilities, emotional/behavioral disabilities, traumatic brain injury and other health impairments or disabilities.

This program is part of the Department of Child Development, Literacy and Special Education and leads to North Carolina teaching license in Special Education: General Curriculum K-12.

Disciplines

Education/Teaching

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Special Education – General Curriculum K-12 at Appalachian State University

Entry Requirements

A complete online application
A non-refundable application fee of $65 (USD)
Official high school/secondary school transcript
Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT* or ACT**)
- If school is in an English-speaking country, we must have SAT or ACT whereas schools in non-English-speaking countries do not need the SAT / ACT
- Applicants who do/did not attend school in an English-speaking country must provide a TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT score
- Applicants who attend(ed) school in an English-speaking country must submit an SAT or ACT score

Official college transcripts
Additional information if requested, upon submission of your application, by the Office of Admissions (This may include submitting a Criminal Background Check and Conduct Review as required by the UNC System.)
All applicants claiming to be a resident of North Carolina must request a residency determination through the Residency Determination Service (RDS)

*SAT evidence-based reading and writing and math, without the writing.

**ACT composite, without writing.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 78

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Special Education – General Curriculum K-12

Camp Director
Case Manager
Child Development Center Director
Child Development Specialist
Communications Specialist
Community Service Agency Director
Drug Rehabilitation Official
Educational Advocate
Educational Diagnostician
ESL Teacher
Family Services Social Worker
Group Home Director
Juvenile Court Counselor
Learning Center Administration
Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Peace Corps Volunteer
Recreational Therapist
Rehabilitation Counselor
Special Education Consultant
State Education Official
State Hospital Worker
Teacher
Test Preparation Instructor
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Special Education – General Curriculum K-12 at Appalachian State University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Bachelor of Special Education – General Curriculum K-12 at Appalachian State University

Complete an application (apply using the Common Application)
Provide your official high school transcript(s)
Provide your official or unofficial college transcript(s) for any completed college coursework*
Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver)
Submit official or self-reported SAT (school code: 5010) or ACT (school code: 3062) scores (or apply with a test waiver)
Complete your FAFSA (application opens Oct. 1; school code: 002906)

Bachelor of Special Education – General Curriculum K-12 at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

United States of America, Boone