About the course

If you're passionate about working with students with disabilities, our Department of Special and Early Education offers four Bachelor of Science in Education degree. You’re prepared to become that difference-maker for people with a range of disabilities across the lifespan. You can practice in private organizations, community settings, agencies and other providers, but it does not qualify you for professional educator licensure in the state of Illinois. People with disabilities are capable of amazing things – victories that come partly from the work of caring advocates who help them achieve their potential. NIU’s experiential and research-informed Special Education: Special Populations program prepares you to become that difference-maker for people with a range of disabilities across the lifespan. This degree enables you to practice in private organizations, community settings, agencies and other providers, but it does not qualify you for professional educator licensure in the state of Illinois. 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$78,321

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	DeKalb
Fall (August), 2024	DeKalb
Spring (January), 2025	DeKalb
Fall (August), 2025	DeKalb

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Northern Illinois University

High School Diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted. Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C plus average on all transcripts and/or exam scores.The ACT or SAT is required for international freshmen applicants from U.S. high schools.

　　Official TOEFL or IELTS score report

　　TOEFL: Either an Internet-based or paper-based test. Required minimum scores:

　　71 on an Internet-based test

　　527 on a paper-based test

　　IELTS: Minimum required overall band score of 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

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

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