Programs and degree requirements <p><strong>UW-Whitewater offers the following Special Education undergraduate degrees:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/education-professional-studies/special-education/special-education-major-cross-categorical-program-cognitive-disabilities-bse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Science in Education — Special Education</a> | <a href="documents/colleges/coeps/specialed/SpecialEducation-BSE4yr.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year-plan [PDF]</a></li> </ul> <p>This program leads to a <a href="https://www.uww.edu/documents/colleges/coeps/academics/planningsheets/BSE%20Special%20Education.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Science in Education in Cross Categorical Special Education [PDF]</a>.</p> <p>Your class schedule will likely include:</p> <ul> <li>Characteristics and Methods for Autism and Neurodiversity</li> <li>Characteristics and Methods for Emotional/Behavioral Disorders</li> <li>Characteristics and Methods for Intellectual Disabilities</li> <li>Characteristics and Methods for Learning Disabilities</li> <li>Behavior Management for the Inclusive Classroom</li> <li>Collaboration for Co-Teaching</li> <li>Special Education Law</li> </ul> <p><strong>Minors:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/education-professional-studies/special-education/special-education-minor-adaptivelicensure-education-majors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adaptive Education Licensure</a> (for education majors)</li> <li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/education-professional-studies/special-education/disability-in-community-school-and-society-minor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Disability in Community, School and Society</a></li> </ul> Arrow How to apply <p>To apply, you’ll complete the UW-Whitewater application for admission and indicate your interest in earning a degree in education.</p> Arrow