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Bachelor of Elementary and Special Education

Hood College

Frederick, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Elementary/Special Education prepares teachers for dual Maryland licensure in elementary and special education.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied understanding of Elementary and Special Education. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

Elementary teacher (grades 1-6) and special education teacher (grades 1-8)
Maryland licensure

Curriculum

Dual-licensure programme with multidisciplinary breadth courses
Education and special education courses
Field experiences
And a yearlong internship in the final two semesters (one elementary classroom
One special education setting). Special education focuses on mild and moderate disabilities.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school transcripts (and any college transcripts) translated and evaluated course by course by a NACES evaluator
Passport copy
Proof of one year of finances for F-1
Holistic review
Test-optional (SAT/ACT optional).
No minimum GPA published
Holistic review
Test-optional (SAT/ACT optional).

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (and any post-secondary) transcripts, Translated and evaluated course-by-course by NACES/WES, Copy of passport, Proof of one year of finances (F-1 applicants).

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy (if required).

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Fall June 15
Spring Nov. Apply online with the Common Application. Upload transcripts evaluated course by course by a NACES evaluator
An English test (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE 53 or Duolingo 100)
A passport copy and proof of one year of finances for F-1.. Pay the non-refundable enrollment deposit after acceptance. Hood issues the Form I-20. Pay the SEVIS fee and book the F-1 visa interview. Hood helps with airport pickup and arrival.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$50,900 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	$350 USD

Program details

Campus	Frederick
Faculty or school	_
Department	Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.