48 monthsProgramme duration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
This undergraduate program prepares students to become a certified teachers of children and youth who have disabilities, as well as those who do not. The program pairs a strong background in elementary education (teaching of math, science, social studies, reading, etc.) with a rich coursework in special education. Teaching practicums and fieldwork give direct experience in classrooms throughout the program. Careers: No job is more challenging, rewarding, or important than teaching small children. As a special and elementary educator, you’ll help shape the character—and future—of every child in your classroom. It’s a big responsibility.
If you're a prospective elementary school teacher with an interest in meeting the unique needs of children with disabilities, a degree in Special and Elementary Education will allow you to enhance your expertise. The dual certification prepares you to teach students with learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, and orthopedic and health impairments. You'll spend one semester teaching, dividing time between special education and elementary education classroom settings. You'll graduate with certification in special education for K-12 and elementary education in 1-8. Career opportunities that might be pursued: Elementary education Early childhood education Special education Private industry With further education, one of these paths is possible: Counselor School psychologist Curriculum specialist Private industry
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
This undergraduate program prepares students to become a certified teachers of children and youth who have disabilities, as well as those who do not. The program pairs a strong background in elementary education (teaching of math, science, social studies, reading, etc.) with a rich coursework in special education. Teaching practicums and fieldwork give direct experience in classrooms throughout the program. Careers: No job is more challenging, rewarding, or important than teaching small children. As a special and elementary educator, you’ll help shape the character—and future—of every child in your classroom. It’s a big responsibility.
If you're a prospective elementary school teacher with an interest in meeting the unique needs of children with disabilities, a degree in Special and Elementary Education will allow you to enhance your expertise. The dual certification prepares you to teach students with learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, and orthopedic and health impairments. You'll spend one semester teaching, dividing time between special education and elementary education classroom settings. You'll graduate with certification in special education for K-12 and elementary education in 1-8. Career opportunities that might be pursued: Elementary education Early childhood education Special education Private industry With further education, one of these paths is possible: Counselor School psychologist Curriculum specialist Private industry
Admission Requirements
6+
95+
70+
56+
Applicants must have a high school and secondary education or post-secondary education in a country; minimum of a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) for first-year; Students are required to have TOEFL score of 525 on paper based. ACT English Sub Score: 21 or higher; SAT Verbal Score: 510 or higher.
4 Years
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
Domestic
0 USD
International
0 USD
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