The B.S. in Special Education provides direct and indirect services for individuals with disabilities. Some services provided by people in the field of special education include K-12 education, rehabilitation for occupational development and daily independence, community-based case management, disability advocacy, school and individualized consultation services and various other services related to individuals with disabilities and their families. Through education, community awareness and ecologically based service delivery, the focus of special education is to enhance and better the lives of all individuals with disabilities.

Compatible UC Majors

Special Education

Possible UC Degrees

• Education, Bachelor of Science

Potential Career Paths

Students with a degree in Special Education usually pursue careers as special education teacher, education administrator, substitute teacher, technical educator, teaching assistant, and educational coach. Learn more about what you can do with a degree in Special Education

College & Career Track Special Education Coursework

You can find details about the courses below in the UC Course Catalog. For information about when courses are offered, check the UC Course Offerings page.

* Credit applicability is at the discretion of your high school and cannot be determined by UC.

^# Your UC advisor will help you select courses that satisfy the BoK (Breadth of Knowledge) requirement.

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