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School of Education · B.S. Ed. · B.S.
The B.S. in Secondary Special Education (Exceptional Needs: Early & Late Adolescence) prepares teachers at the secondary level (Grades 5-12) in subjects such as English, Math, Science, practical life skills, career counseling and transition from school to the workforce. They provide instruction and educational support through consultative services, individual or small group tutoring, and may team teach with general educators or manage self-contained classrooms. This career may lead to a variety of other fields such as educational diagnostician, school counselor, rehabilitation counselor, school social worker or therapeutic recreation specialist.
Please consult the Programs Sheets page via the Secondary Special Education (Grades 5-12) tab on the School of Education website to find more information about this program, including additional admission requirements.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the School of Education Academic Bulletin.
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Official program information from IU Explore Programs · Last checked Oct. 2026. Ratings and reviews are from College Actually students. College Actually is independent and not affiliated with Indiana University.
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School's reporting category · 2024–25 program completers
Employed as a P-12 teacher: 87.6% (169 of 193 with known status)
IU Bloomington's initial teacher-preparation programs, all completers combined (not this major alone)
232 graduates; 38 with no information available. From the School of Education's First Destination Survey.
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