About the course

Your ability to advocate for and teach others will suit you well as a CMU special education major. Through this program, you’ll develop an expertise in inspiring children and young adults with learning, cognitive, physical, emotional and health needs. You’ll gain life-changing experiences through student groups, community opportunities and CMU disABILITY Awareness events. You’ll be able to volunteer for the Special Olympic Summer Games each year on campus, or you can head to Traverse City for the Winter Games. All students become dually certified in special education and general education with an elementary or secondary focus. Students interested in obtaining the Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate must complete the Bachelor of Science in Education degree in the desired level and appropriate content area(s), including the following:

　　Special Education: Teachers of Students with Cognitive Impairment

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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	Mount Pleasant
Fall (August), 2024	Mount Pleasant
Spring (January), 2025	Mount Pleasant
Fall (August), 2025	Mount Pleasant
Spring (January), 2026	Mount Pleasant

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Central Michigan University

Official transcripts should be sent directly to the Admissions Office by all secondary and post-secondary institutions which you have attended. Transcripts must include English translations. Test of English as a Foreign Language (minimum score of 550 PBT, 213 CBT, or 79 IBT). International English Language Testing System (minimum score of 6.5).

　　

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 Central Michigan University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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