Bachelor of Science in Special Education University of Nevada Las Vegas, USA

The Department of Educational and Clinical Studies offers a B.S. in Special Education for those students interesting in specialized services in schools and community agencies. Undergraduates participate in coursework and clinical experiences that contain a solid theoretical and practical knowledge base in the areas of research design and implementation, teaching, and the provision of mandated services at the community, state, and national level.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• Articulate personal philosophy of special education, including the continuum of placement and services available for individuals with disabilities.
• Describe the impact of learners’ diverse abilities, interests, and culture on learning and instruction.
• Describe and use research-based instructional methods to insure students’ success in all environments.

Describe and make modifications for the demands of learning and social environments encountered by students with special needs.

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and construct lesson plans based on the general education curricula, including modifications and adaptations for individuals with exceptional learning needs.
• Interpret and use information from formal and informal assessments to plan instruction and monitor student progress.
• Practice within the CEC Code of Ethics and uphold high standards of professional competence and integrity.

Note- Some of our majors have specific courses that you must complete with certain grades before you are allowed into the 300- and 400-level classes in our program. You are in "pre" status until these requirements are fulfilled and you have a cumulative UNLV GPA of 2.5. Once you complete the "pre" courses in which you must get C's or better in all SW classes and have at least a 2.5 GPA, you must apply to the program in order to become a full major.