BS Special Education at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The emphasis throughout the Special Education program is upon a broad clinical teaching model. Course work and practicum experiences focus upon the identification and management of a wide range and degree of educational and behavioral problems of students with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21. A core of Special Education courses aimed at general skill development in the areas of diagnosis, identification, development of materials and teaching strategies, implementation, and evaluation is required of all students.

Faculty: College of Education | Duration: minimum 122 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 122 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Introduction to Teaching Multilingual Learners, Learning and Instruction, Analysis and Interpretation of Statistical Data in Education, Education in American Society, Problem Solving in Mathematics, Introductory Psychology.

Career pathways

Career opportunities for graduates with teaching certification include:.

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Entry requirements

Eligibility for entry to the Special Education program is based on the following set criteria: Cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 is required (all PA teacher preparation programs require a 3.0 at entry and exit of program) Applicants must complete a number of prerequisite courses and other requirements. The following courses must be passed with a grade of "C" or better: CI 280 , EDPSY 10 or EDPSY 11 , EDPSY 14 , EDPSY 101 , EDTHP 115 , MATH 200 , PSYCH 100 , PSYCH 212 . Documentation of at least 80 hours of volunteer or paid education work experience with learners of the age group the candidate plans to teach.

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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