Bachelor of Science with a major in Elementary and Special Education

The Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education (general curriculum) program at the University of North Georgia offers a dual major of 127 hours in elementary and special education (general curriculum), preparing students to work in both fields from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Students who complete the ELE/SPED program attain induction level certification in Special Education (General Curriculum)/Elementary Education (P-5) from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) along with a Reading Endorsement. Not only are our teacher candidates in the ELE-SPED program at UNG well-prepared for the classroom due to their intensive field experiences and internships, but our ELE-SPED candidates work with faculty who are experts in the most current pedagogies and research. Our faculty engage students in undergraduate research, grant work, and publishing opportunities.

Our teacher candidates enter the program as a cohort, meaning students enroll in pre-set courses as a group. Our ELESPED program has one admissions cycle per year, which is in the fall. Students apply for the program in early February the semester prior. See the admissions page for more information our requirements.

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Elementary and Special Education program leads to Professional Licensure.

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state. University of North Georgia's Professional License Disclosure

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