Bachelor of Art in Special Education with added Elementary Education Endorsement

University of Colorado - Denver

The need for highly qualified, culturally and linguistically responsive special education teachers is on the rise in Colorado and the nation. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 559,500 special education teaching positions exist and about 37,800 openings for special education teachers are projected each year to be filled over the next decade (2025). The Special Education track of CU Denver's Bachelor's degree in Education and Human Development prepares students to step into these roles and to address the exceptional learning needs of individuals ages five to 21. The Special Education program combines cutting-edge research with real classroom experiences. You will learn from faculty who are locally, nationally and internationally recognized for their research and innovation. They will provide you with critical knowledge and interventions to teach students with exceptional learning and emotional needs. You will be able to apply your new knowledge through frequent, powerful hands-on classroom experiences, and benefit from the advantage of our rich 20-year history of school and community partnerships. The program is designed to enhance your ability to effectively support diverse students with disabilities in K-12 public schools and alternative settings. Faculty members will foster your growth as a teacher and educational leader who promotes inclusion and equity for all. This program strives to help you: Students in this track have the opportunity to apply for the Bachelors to Masters Program (BAMA) during their junior year. The BAMA allows students to take 9 credits of their professional year program at the graduate level and apply them to one of 8 MA degrees in the SEHD.