With a license to be a director of special education, you’ll be prepared to lead schools and districts where all students reach their full potential.
At a glance
Delivery
Online
Finish in as few as
2 years
Estimated tuition
$27,200
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Interested in learning more about Bethel's Director of Special Education License program? Fill out this simple form and we'll send you more information soon.Meet Your Counselor
Erica Hering
At Bethel, we're committed to helping you get the most out of your education. Your enrollment counselor is here to help you balance your program with your personal life and career goals.Program highlights
High program success rate
With a strong program retention rate, our students find that they can continue to serve as administrators or teachers while earning their licenses.
Two-track license options
You can choose to earn just our director of special education license or earn your license as part of completing Bethel's Ed.D. in K-12 Administration program.
Additional requirement assistance
If you don’t have the required three years of special education teaching experience, you can add a special education internship to meet the requirement.
Flexibility
Our programs are predominantly completed online, and most students work full time, have families, and are involved in their community. Courses start every eight weeks, allowing you to start your program at any time throughout the year.
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Career Outcomes
Outcomes
Our Director of Special Education License will help you take the lead in ensuring students have the resources and services they need to succeed.
Skills
Learn how to:
- Understand special education policies and laws
- Apply leadership values and ethics to your decisions
- Allocate resources for effective delivery of services
- Communicate effectively with community members
- Plan and develop curriculum
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for all students
- Serve diverse students and their families with cultural competence
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You're called to accomplish incredible things. Take the next step in your career and fill out our simple, straightforward application today.