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Bachelor of Special Education Learning Disabilities K-12 and Elementary Education PK-3

Western Michigan University

  • Kalamazoo, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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Western Michigan University campus

About the program

A five-year programme leading to Michigan teacher certification and special education endorsements.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

Career outcomes

  • Classroom teacher
  • Resource room teacher
  • Inclusion teacher
  • Self-contained special classroom teacher

Curriculum

  • Five-year track meeting the need for special education teachers
  • Students can add a minor in core subjects. Completers qualify for Michigan elementary certification and special education endorsements in learning disabilities and emotional impairment.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Official secondary and any post-secondary transcripts or mark sheets with grading scale
  • Diplomas or exam results
  • Passport page and English translation if needed
  • No minimum GPA published (holistic review)
  • 100 USD application fee. Credential evaluation reports accepted.

Accepted academic background

Official secondary and any post-secondary transcripts/mark sheets with grading scale (unofficial accepted for decision, Official by end of first semester), Diplomas/exam results, Passport page, English translation if needed, 100 USD application fee. Credential evaluation reports accepted.

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 71
  • IELTS 6.0
  • PTE Academic 48
  • Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts and academic records
  • Official English translations if applicable
  • Evidence of English proficiency or approved exemption
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements and deadlines: Fall June 1
  2. Spring September 1
  3. Summer One February 1. Apply online as an international applicant and pay the 100 USD application fee. Upload secondary and any college transcripts with grading scale
  4. diploma or exam results
  5. passport page and English proof (TOEFL iBT 71
  6. IELTS 6.0
  7. Duolingo 100). Receive the admission decision; official transcripts are due by the end of the first semester. Show proof of funds for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$22,590 - $26,370 USD
Application fee$100 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusKalamazoo (main campus)
Faculty or school_
DepartmentDepartment of Special Education and Literacy Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stayUp to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)
Scholarship noteGlobal Education Merit Scholarship of up to 10000 USD per academic year may be available to eligible international degree-seeking students with GPA at least 3.0 on F-1 or J-1 status. No separate scholarship application is required; funding and conditions apply.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    1 Feb 2027

    80 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jun 2027

    200 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    1 Sept 2027

    292 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.