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Bachelor of Special Education

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Special Education is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Special Education and evaluate learning approaches
Communicate appropriately with learners
And reflect on educational practice.

Career outcomes

Special education teacher

Curriculum

Foundations of teaching and learning
Psychology
Diagnosis and assessment
Assistive technology
Disability law and policy
Collaboration with families
Social-emotional learning and equity in education
With field experience and student teaching.

Entry requirements

Academic

First-time freshmen: official secondary school transcripts with a minimum 2.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Transfer applicants: minimum 1.4 to 2.0 GPA depending on credits earned
With transcripts from every post-secondary institution. English proficiency scores are required for applicants from certain countries.

Minimum GPA

2.3

Accepted academic background

Secondary school transcripts (first-time freshman) with minimum 2.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale, Transfer applicants 1.4-2.0 GPA by credits earned, Transcripts from every post-secondary institution.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 43

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity
English Language Evidence (if applicable).

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadline: fall applications due July 1 and spring November 1. Apply through the institution's online admissions process and pay the 35 USD application fee. Have official transcripts with English translations sent directly by each school
Plus English test scores if required for your country. Request the I-20 by July 15 for fall or November 15 for spring. Contact International Enrollment and Services for visa and arrival steps.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$31,223 USD
Application fee	$35 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Johnson City
Faculty or school	Faculty or school requires confirmation
Department	Department of Special Education (B.S.)
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
55 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
55 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.