Overview

You’ll work closely with award-winning professors who are leaders in the field of special education, in a nationally-recognized program that prepares more educators than any other university in Colorado. Teacher candidates will also gain real-world classroom experience through extensive field-based learning opportunities, including simulated, faculty-guided classroom experiences earlier in the program, to full-time teaching opportunities in your final semester. Field experiences are directly tied to your course work, connecting classroom and real-world learning.

Not sure if you’re ready to pursue a teaching career? The Special Education Generalist Liberal Arts Emphasis from University of Northern Colorado provides a strong background in special education theory and practice, as well as teacher preparation, but does not include student teaching field experiences in the final semester or K-12 teaching licensure upon graduation.

Your Future in Special Education

Nationally recognized for excellence in teacher education and designated as the primary institution for teacher education in the state of Colorado, UNC offers innovative learning experiences and a supportive, collaborative learning environment in which you can thrive. You’ll find a true sense of community among faculty and peers. You’ll also benefit from the direct connection between classroom learning and real-world experiences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Culture of Special Education

Behavioral Dimensions of Students with Exceptionalities (I and II)

Methods for Teaching Mathematics: Students with Special Needs

Language Disorders in Children

Educational Technology Applications for Elementary Teaching

Social Foundations of Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greeley, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Liberal Arts Art Education View 570 other Bachelors in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

The $50 non-refundable application fee can be paid using a VISA, MasterCard or Discover card.

Official high school transcripts and graduation certificates

Undergraduate applicants are expected to meet a 2.5 GPA equivalent

Please provide a clear, high resolution photocopy of the bio-page (photo-page) of your passport

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28370 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28370 USD / year

≈ 28370 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12882 USD / year

≈ 12882 USD / year

Living costs

Greeley

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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Your Future in Special Education

Programme Structure

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Credits

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