Combined Bachelor's/MS in Special Education

Get a head start on a master’s degree in education!

Dominican University offers undergraduates interested in becoming certified special education teachers a combined Bachelor of Arts/Master of Science in Special Education or Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Special Education programs. You can earn your advanced degree with a Learning Behavior Specialist I endorsement in approximately six years.

During their undergraduate studies students complete a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a relevant undergraduate major.

Once they're accepted into the program candidates may take up to two graduate level courses during their senior year.

After graduating with their bachelor’s degree candidates complete the requirements for certification and the Master of Science in Special Education program.

Candidates who wish to select this program must apply in their junior year.