BS in Elementary Education and Special Education (Dual Major)

Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education (Dual Major) program is offered online and gives you the opportunity to learn about learning disabilities, emotional and behavior disabilities, and physical and cognitive impairments. Major courses are designed to teach educational psychology, special education foundations, instructional technology, curriculum, methods, and assessment, teaching strategies, classroom engagement and management, and special education litigation and law. You also take two student teaching courses where you have the chance to gain classroom experience. This program includes general education courses in effective communication, critical thinking, and global awareness.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Prior to enrolling in the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education (Dual Major) program at Grand Canyon University you should be interested in working with children who have special needs.

What Are the Course Requirements?

The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education (Dual Major) program at Grand Canyon University consists of 120 credits. You must complete 84 major credits, 34 to 40 general education credits, and zero to two elective credits. This program includes 200 practicum hours.

Elementary Education and Special Education (Dual Major) Course Requirements

Course Code	Course Name
EDU 215	Education Foundations and Framework
EDU 225	Instructional Technology
EDU 230	Cultural Diversity in the Classroom
EDU 310	Exploring Education as a Profession
EDU 313N	Educational Psychology
EDU 450	Classroom Engagement and Management
ESL 223N	SEI English Language Teaching: Foundations and Methodologies
SPE 226	Educating the Exceptional Learner
SPE 330	Special Education Foundations and Framework
SPE 350	Special Education Litigation and Law
SPE 351	Characteristics of Mental Retardation and Strategies to Teach Individuals With MR
SPE 357	Characteristics of Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities and Strategies to Teach Individuals With EBD
SPE 358	Characteristics of Students With Physical and Health Impairments and Strategies to Teach Individuals With PHI
SPE 359	Characteristics of Learning Disabilities and Strategies to Teach Individuals with LD
SPE 448NB	Student Teaching in Special Education: Cross Categorical
EED 364	Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment: Science and Mathematics
EED 465	Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment: Social Studies
EED 470	Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment: Literacy and Language Arts K-3
EED 475	Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment: Literacy and Language Arts 4-8
EED 480NA	Student Teaching Session A
POS 301	Arizona/Federal Government

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

After you complete Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education (Dual Major) program, you could be able to pursue employment in the education field working with students with special needs. You might be able to work in public or private schools or in day care centers.

Positions you could be able to seek include:

• Day care center specialist
• Educational assistant
• Elementary school teacher
• Kindergarten teacher
• Primary school teacher
• Special education teacher

Advanced Degrees

Although you could be able to pursue direct employment after earning the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education (Dual Major) from Grand Canyon University, you might be interested in earning a master's degree in education. This could increase your knowledge of teaching children and prepare you for advancement in the education field.

Master's degree options include but are not limited to:

• Master in Early Childhood Development
• Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
• Master of Education in Elementary Curriculum
• Master of Education in Elementary Education
• Master of Education in Special Education
• Master in Elementary Administration
• Master in Early Childhood Special Education