Bachelor of Science - Education - Special Education - Mild/Moderate Disabilities

UCO’s Bachelor of Science in Special Education – Mild-Moderate Disabilities empowers you to create safe, inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments so that individuals with exceptionalities become active and effective learners, develop emotional well-being and engage in positive social interactions.

Why Earn a Degree in Special Education – Mild/Moderate Disabilities? Special education is a challenging and rewarding career for anyone who is willing to work hard and wants to make a difference in the lives of others. The experienced faculty and staff take pride in offering transformative, student-centered programs that are fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) using the standards of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

This program's mission is to prepare highly skilled teachers to assist individuals with disabilities in acquiring greater independence in an increasingly diverse and technological community. The Special Education program is committed to the preparation of personnel who confidently celebrate and foster inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism.