About the course

In the Special Education major you will develop the skills and competencies required of effective K-12 special education teachers. Special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of intellectual, physical, sensory, emotional, and mental abilities and neurodivergent students.

　　This program will be a good fit if you:

　　Are compassionate, patient, and creative

　　Want to help youths with special needs

　　Have strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

　　Are willing to work hard to overcome challenges

　　Have strong communication skills

　　Career Opportunities

　　Special Education Resource Room Teacher

　　Special Education Teacher

　　Consultant

　　Youth development specialist

　　Director of childcare

　　Trainer of professionals who work with those with special needs

　　School or program specialist

　　Case Manager

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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	Brookings
Summer (May), 2024	Brookings
Fall (August), 2024	Brookings
Spring (January), 2025	Brookings
Summer (May), 2025	Brookings
Fall (August), 2025	Brookings
Spring (January), 2026	Brookings
Summer (May), 2026	Brookings

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for South Dakota State University

Applicants should have an above average academic record at least equivalent to a B average 2.60 out of 4.00 or be in the top 60 percent of their class with suitable academic preparation for the intended major.

　　The SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test while not required is encouraged and strongly recommended for freshman applicants Students who graduated from US high schools must submit an SAT score.

　　Academic Transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies If your transcripts are not in English certified true translations must be attached All upper secondary school-level work needs to be demonstrated through your transcripts It is common for applicants to submit transcripts prior to the completion of their final year of secondary school If you must submit transcripts prior to completion please indicate your expected graduation date.

　　All applicants who are not native speakers of English must demonstrate proficiency in English with one of the following exams and the indicated minimum score.

　　Internet-based TOEFL Test iBT - 61 MyBest Score is now accepted.

　　Paper-based TOEFL - Test PBT 500.

　　Academic IELTS - 5.5.

　　Online E3PT Exam - 62.

　　Online iTEP Exam - 36.

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

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 South Dakota State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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