The College of Education at Fayetteville State University will introduce a new bachelor’s degree in special education, expanding undergraduate offerings and enhancing the preparation of future educators in North Carolina. The first cohort is scheduled to begin in fall 2026.
The new degree provides a comprehensive pathway to licensure as a special education teacher by integrating targeted coursework with practical experience across a variety of school settings. Graduates will be eligible for K-12 certification and may also pursue additional specializations in elementary education, reading or mathematics to expand their professional opportunities.
“The launch of this new Bachelor of Science in Special Education marks a powerful step forward for Fayetteville State University and our community, preparing highly qualified special education teachers, strengthening local schools and shaping the future through the power of teaching,” said Jocelyn Smith-Gray, Ed.D., interim associate dean and chair of the Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Reading and Special Education, in a press release…