About the course

Purdue University Northwest?s bachelor?s degree in education with a concentration in early childhood special education allows you to develop specialized knowledge and skills for working with young children and their families, gaining hands-on expertise needed to launch a career in a variety of settings.Early childhood special education prepares you to work with both typically developing children and those with exceptionalities (birth through third grade).

　　Our program is responsive to the growing need for highly qualified early-childhood professionals in Indiana and beyond. PNW faculty actively promote the professionalization of early-childhood education and have strong connections with the regional network of child care centers, Head Start and school districts.

　　Because of the high demand for teachers who are qualified to meet the individual needs of exceptional students, our graduates are offered a broad variety of career opportunities. You can choose to teach in child care centers, K-3 primary grades or resource rooms in school districts across the country. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$76,092

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Hammond
Spring (January), 2024	Westville
Summer (May), 2024	Hammond
Summer (May), 2024	Westville
Fall (August), 2024	Hammond
Fall (August), 2024	Westville
Spring (January), 2025	Hammond
Spring (January), 2025	Westville
Summer (May), 2025	Hammond
Summer (May), 2025	Westville
Fall (August), 2025	Hammond
Fall (August), 2025	Westville
Spring (January), 2026	Hammond
Spring (January), 2026	Westville
Summer (May), 2026	Hammond
Summer (May), 2026	Westville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Purdue University Northwest

An Official High School Transcript or GED Scores (if applicable)

　　Original or attested copies of academic documents from all secondary schools attended should be mailed in a sealed envelope from the secondary school or the examination board. The record must be an official copy bearing an original stamp or seal. If the original is not in English, include a certified, detailed translation.

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

　　Score of 79 or higher, for Internet Based TOEFL (iBT)

　　British O-Level English Language Exam with a Grade of A or B on Ordinary Level of GCE/GCSE/IGCSE

　　Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)

　　International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

　　Score of at least 6.5 or higher

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Purdue University Northwest. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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