About the course

There is currently a severe shortage of qualified teachers in special education.

　　A degree in special education enables you to meet the unique needs of individuals with disabilities. Special education majors are eligible for dual licensure in the areas of special education: mild intervention and intense intervention, which enables them to serve children who experience mild to severe emotional, learning, or intellectual disabilities in kindergarten through grade 6.

　　During this program, you will learn to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), use assistive technology and develop instructional material and environmental modifications ? all essential elements for teaching individuals with diverse needs. 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: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	West Lafayette
Summer (May), 2024	West Lafayette
Spring (January), 2025	West Lafayette
Summer (May), 2025	West Lafayette
Fall (August), 2025	West Lafayette
Spring (January), 2026	West Lafayette
Summer (May), 2026	West Lafayette

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Purdue University - West Lafayette

Self-reported high school grades

　　Self-reported ACT or SAT test scores

　　In general, applicants have an overall score of 6.5 or higher with at least a 6.0 in each section.

　　TOEFL - 80 iBT or higher

　　SAT - Generally, applicants must have a 600 or better on the Evidence Based Reading & Writing (EBRW) section.

　　ACT - In general applicants must have a 26 or higher on the English section.

　　British Ordinary Level English Language Exam - (GCE/GCSE/IGCSE) - Grade of A or B, or 6-9, in First-Language English or English Language.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　Practice and prepare

　　

Application deadline:

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

　　

Further information

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　　86th / 1250

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