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Bachelor of Special Education
- Wilkes-Barre, 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: yes
- 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
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
- Secondary school record in English showing subjects and overall rating (transfer students with 30+ college credits submit college transcripts instead); proof of English proficiency unless instruction was in English; financial verification for one year; passport copy. Source: https://www.wilkes.edu/admissions/international/international-requirements.aspx
Accepted academic background
Secondary school record in English (courses and overall rating), Transfer students with 30+ college credits submit college transcripts instead
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 60
- TOEFL PBT 500
- PTE Academic 42
- Duolingo 85
- IELTS 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Transcripts
- Passport Photo Page
- Proof of English Proficiency if Applicable
- Financial Verification and Bank Statement
- Certified English Translations if Applicable
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines: first-year and transfer applicants
- fall (August) June 15 from outside the US (nursing May 15)
- spring (January) November 15 (nursing October 15). Apply online through the official online application portal (application fee USD 50 per bursar schedule). Upload secondary school transcript in English
- college transcripts if transferring
- English proof
- financial verification and passport copy. Email to [email protected]. No interview stated. Theatre programmes need an audition. Pay the USD 1
- 000 deposit after admission. Receive the I-20 from the Office of Global Engagement
- pay the USD 350 SEVIS fee and apply for the F-1 visa. Arrive up to 30 days before the I-20 start date
- attend orientation and complete the health form.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $44,732 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Wilkes-Barre |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Alley School of Education |
| Department | Special Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 124 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 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) |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $44,732 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $17,894 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 60, TOEFL PBT 500, PTE Academic 42, Duolingo 85, IELTS 5.5.