Carlow College

What you'll study

• Fall (First Year): SPED751 Assessment & Instructional Planning (3 credits); SPED761 Engaging in Scholarly Practice I (1 credit); SPED770 Meeting the Needs of Mild/Moderate Disability (3 credits); SPED773 Positive Behavior Supports Pre-K-12 (3 credits).
• Spring (First Year): SE711 Disciplinary & Digital Literacy (3 credits); SPED760 Communication & Technology in SPED (3 credits); SPED762 Engaging in Scholarly Practice II (1 credit); SPED776 Meeting the Needs of Severe/Profound (3 credits); ED718 Communication & Reading Development (3 credits).
• Summer (First Year): SPED750 Early Intervention (3 credits); SPED790 Special Education Student Teaching (3 credits).
• Total credits: 29.

Entry requirements

The source page does not list specific admissions criteria. Prospective applicants should consult the college for official entry prerequisites and any required documentation.

Career prospects

Completing these courses and the student teaching placement prepares candidates to work in roles that support learners with mild-to-severe disabilities across early childhood and K–12 settings. Typical trajectories include special education teacher roles, instructional support positions and classroom-based intervention work within schools or allied education services.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

While the programme page does not detail funding, applicants should investigate institutional scholarships, government aid for graduate studies, workplace sponsorship from school districts, and external grants aimed at special education training.