Fort Hays State University Virtual College

If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of children, you should consider an advanced degree in special education. Teachers licensed in special education and/or English for Speakers of Other Languages are in high demand throughout Kansas and across the country.

The goal of the Department of Special Education is to prepare exceptional professional educators for today’s schools. The Special Education teaching programs are fully accredited by the National Council on Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Kansas State Department of Education.

Program Requirements Overview

Pre-requisite: Educating Exceptional Students 3 hours
Core Courses 32 hours
Elective Courses 4 hours
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE 36 hours