Special Education and Inclusive Learning for Paraprofessionals
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What You'll Learn
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s online Special Education and Inclusive Learning pathway
for paraprofessionals is designed for education professionals who want to advance
their careers and become licensed teachers. Through specialized preparation in special
education and inclusive teaching practices, students develop the knowledge and skills
needed to support learners with a variety of abilities and disabilities. Developed
in response to the needs of school district partners, this pathway builds on the experience
paraprofessionals bring to the classroom while helping them prepare for expanded responsibilities
in education.
Where You'll Go
The Special Education and Inclusive Learning pathway for paraprofessionals provides
an opportunity for current school-based paraprofessionals to pursue further education
and work toward becoming teachers. Students prepare to strengthen their instructional
skills and better support students with diverse learning needs. Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ is committed to
expanding access to teacher preparation and helping address North Carolina’s ongoing
teacher shortage. For information about licensure outcomes and program completion
requirements, prospective students should contact the program coordinator.
College of Education & Allied Professions, School of Teaching & Learning
Location
Cullowhee Campus
Length
Full-Time
Time to Complete:
4 Year Average
Credits:
120–126 credit hours (liberal studies + professional education sequence + major +
concentration courses)
App Deadline:
Admission via general Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ undergraduate enrollment + admission to Teacher Education
Program (application after early prerequisite courses)
More Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Our B.S.Ed. in Inclusive Education (Special Education & Inclusive Learning
for Paraprofessionals)
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s online B.S.Ed. in Inclusive Education pathway is designed specifically for paraprofessionals
currently working in North Carolina schools who are ready to advance their education
careers. Building on their existing classroom experience, the program provides specialized
preparation in inclusive education, supporting students with disabilities, and creating
learning environments where all students can thrive. Through this pathway, paraprofessionals
can strengthen their skills, expand their professional opportunities, and take the
next step toward becoming licensed educators while continuing to make a difference
in the school communities they serve. This program reflects Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s commitment to preparing
effective teachers and supporting the needs of North Carolina schools.
Students in the program learn how to assess individual learning profiles, design adaptive
instruction, support social-emotional growth, and manage inclusive or specialized
classrooms. By combining theoretical understanding with practical skills, graduates
are equipped to meet the needs of learners across a wide spectrum of abilities.
The program's structure ensures that from foundational coursework through supervised
internships, students build competence in instructional methods, assessment, behavioral
supports, and inclusive practices.
Thanks to its emphasis on inclusive practice, real-world training, and flexible concentrations,
the SEIL program empowers graduates to make a positive difference in the lives of
individuals with exceptionalities.
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