Special Education
Demand is high across the country for talented special education teachers. Learn how to meet the needs of a diverse learners and change the lives of individuals and families. Faculty in the department of Curriculum & Instruction engage teacher candidates in foundational coursework and prepare them to use research-driven methods to engage diverse learners and promote positive and equitable learning outcomes. Our initial licensure programs (designed for students who are not already certified) offer a sequence of coursework that closely aligns with clinical field experiences, preparing teacher candidates for a spring semester of student teaching.
Explore the options at William & Mary to study special education:
B.A.Ed. in Elementary Education (Special Education track)
Choose a concentration in Special Education for the B.A.Ed. in Elementary Education and be ready to step into the classroom after graduation.
Five-Year B.A. to M.A.Ed.
Complete your undergraduate degree, then bridge directly to a fifth year master's program in education.
M.A.Ed. in Special Education
If you've already completed your bachelor's degree, join our 12-month, cohort-based master's program.
Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Our nine-credit certificate program helps practicing teachers gain the skills and experience needed to support the success of students with autism.
Post-Professional Certificates in Special Education
Two options for post-professional special education certificates are available to licensed teachers, one for K-6 educators and one for 6-12 educators.
