Overview

With hands-on experience and guidance from expert faculty, you’ll learn how to create classrooms where everyone can thrive. Then graduate with the skills to become a licensed special educator.

The Special Education program at University of North Carolina at Pembroke equips you to teach K–12 students with mild to moderate disabilities.

You’ll learn to support diverse learners through evidence-based strategies, assistive technologies, and effective tools for teaching reading, math, and behavior management.

Courses are offered online and in hybrid formats, with hands-on field experiences built into many classes — so you’ll start applying what you learn in real classrooms early in the program.

Upon graduation and successful completion of licensure exams, you’ll be eligible for a North Carolina teaching license in Special Education (General Curriculum). If you're ready to build inclusive classrooms and help all students thrive, this program provides the training to make it happen.

Common Careers

Special Education Teacher (K–12)

Resource or Inclusion Teacher

Intervention Specialist

Behavior Support Specialist

IEP (Individualized Education Program) Coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research and Writing in Education

Working with Families of Diverse Students with Disabilities

Assistive Technology for Students with Special Needs

Special Education Law, Policies, and Procedures

Teaching Students Who Need Adaptive or Functional Curricula

Assessment of Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities

Collaboration in School and Community for School Professionals

Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-17 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lumberton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed online application

Non-refundable application fee

English-language translation of official high school transcript

Applicants may be required to submit English-proficiency and test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT or ACT scores)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year
Out-of-State

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

1000 USD / year

≈ 1000 USD / year

Living costs

Lumberton

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Common Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Lumberton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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