About the course

Students who successfully complete this degree program will qualify for licensure as a Learning Behavior Specialist I. Instructional time in the major typically begins in the freshman year and increases through the senior year. Students participate in the assessment and instruction of children with special needs in a variety of classroom settings in the local schools. Sixteen weeks of student teaching are required with the time distributed equally between the elementary and secondary levels. Upon graduation, students will qualify to teach exceptional in kindergarten through age 21 as LBS I teachers. All majors must be accepted into the Teacher Education Program (TEP) and must pass all TEP and departmental requirements to continue in the program. Students may complete a dual licensure program for Special Education and Elementary Education. 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	Macomb
Summer (May), 2024	Macomb
Fall (August), 2024	Macomb
Spring (January), 2025	Macomb
Summer (May), 2025	Macomb
Fall (August), 2025	Macomb
Spring (January), 2026	Macomb
Summer (May), 2026	Macomb

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Western Illinois University

Hold a credential that is comparable to a U.S. high school diploma.

　　Have a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. All marks and scores will be converted to a 4.0 grading scale.

　　Proof of English proficiency for admission to academics

　　Official high school (secondary school) exams, transcripts, or individual mark sheets sent from the school to International Admissions. If these documents are not in English, an official word for word English translation must be submitted with the original documents.

　　TOEFL requirement: 73 iBT, or IELTS requirement: 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 73.0

　　

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 Western Illinois University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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