Bachelor of Science in Special Education (Special Education Initial Licensure)

At Lincoln Memorial University, we know that becoming a teacher can be a challenging process, but through our Teacher Education Program, you'll receive the guidance, support, and knowledge you need to become the educator you want to be. Serve children with special needs in your community with a Bachelor of Science in Special Education (Special Education Initial Licensure) degree from LMU!

For over 100 years, we have helped to train teaching professionals who embody the highest standards of quality, professionalism and care that students of all ages deserve. After graduating from our program, not only will you belong to a fulfilling tradition of extraordinary teachers, but you'll receive the rewarding opportunity to provide students throughout your community and across the nation with the academic professional they need.

Apply to the BS in Special Education Program 

To earn your bachelor's degree and teacher certification from LMU, you must meet the specific benchmark requirements during your program studies. You are responsible for meeting or exceeding the following in accordance with your specific education bachelor's degree pathway:

• Required scores on the ACT, SAT and Praxis CORE exams
• Required program interviews
• Educator Disposition Assessments
• Relevant course grades
• Required clinical experience, placements and documentation
• All Praxis II required exams
• edTPA Assessment

Note: For more information regarding admission criteria, including a complete list of initial teacher licensure requirements for candidates, please review the Undergraduate Initial Teacher Licensure Handbook.

For admission into the Bachelor of Science in Special Education degree program and Special Education Initial Licensure, you must apply through the LMU portal.

After graduating from the Special Education program with a Special Education Initial License from LMU, you'll be qualified to begin a rewarding career as an educator. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national average salary for a professional holding a bachelor's degree in special education was nearly $63,000, with job opportunities only continuing to grow through 2032! Explore professional opportunities from teaching to educational coordinating and development in the Appalachia region and beyond.

Want to learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Special Education degree and Special Education Initial Licensure programs at Lincoln Memorial University? Reach out to us at your convenience and we will be happy to help!

Carter & Moyers School of Education
6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway
Harrogate, TN 37752
Phone: 423.869.3611
or 800.325.0900

Dr. Rebecca Burleson
Phone: 423.869.6387
Email: rebecca.burleson@LMUnet.edu