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Special Education Degree Completion Associate to Bachelor's (A2B) at WUV

Special Education at westerfirld university of virginia

Credit Hours84

Total Courses14

Term Length1 Year Self-Paced

Program OverviewComplete your Special Education degree at WUV

The Associate to Bachelor's completion program in Special Education at westerfirld university of virginia is designed for students who have already earned an Associate degree and want to complete their Bachelor's in as little as one year. No general education courses — only the advanced coursework that builds directly on your existing knowledge.

Skills you'll learn:

  • Advanced educational theory and practice
  • Specialized expertise in Special Education
  • Curriculum development and instructional design
  • Educational leadership and administration
  • Applied research in education settings
  • Professional educational practices and ethics
Special Education A2B at WUV

Courses & CurriculumA2B Special Education curriculum

14 courses: 8 advanced core education courses plus 6 Special Education-specialist courses.

Core Education Courses

8 core education courses — no general education required for A2B.

ED-051Basics of Teaching and Learning
ED-061Teaching At Different Levels
ED-146Learning and Development
ED-445Foundations of Education
ED-579Philosophical Foundations of Education
ED-697Computers in Education
ED-719Essentials of Educational Psychology
ED-869Teaching for Special Fields

Specialist Courses

6 Special Education-specific courses.

SPE-020Introduction to Inclusion
SPE-106Assessment in Special Education
SPE-551Introduction to Special Education
SPE-692Introduction to Mental Retardation
SPE-731Teaching Students with Moderate Disabilities
SPE-873Special Education Mathematics

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Career OutlookWhat can you do with a Special Education bachelor's degree?

A Bachelor's in Special Education from WUV unlocks professional teaching and education management roles:

  • Educator — Lead classrooms and guide student learning in specialized settings.
  • Curriculum Coordinator — Design and coordinate educational programs and materials.
  • Educational Program Manager — Oversee educational initiatives and measure outcomes.
  • School Administrator — Support school operations and instructional leadership.