About the course

The program prepares educators to teach students with mild/moderate learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and developmental disabilities. The program prepares new teachers for the classrooms of today where special education teachers often have students with a variety of learning needs.

　　The program prepares students to work as special education teachers for students with mild to moderate disabilities and for licensure as a Special Education: Academic and Behavioral Strategist teacher.

　　The program is designed to meet the licensure standards as determined by the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). The program employs a cohort model for the preparation of undergraduates, with all students from a given year considered members of the same cohort. Cohort students concurrently enroll in the same block of courses. Applications for the program are submitted during the fall semester, with online and in-person cohorts beginning in the spring. Students are encouraged to apply when they are to or have completed all general education requirements. All interested students are highly encouraged to contact the Program Coordinator for program information and guidance for admission procedures. 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	Mankato
Fall (August), 2024	Mankato
Spring (January), 2025	Mankato
Fall (August), 2025	Mankato
Spring (January), 2026	Mankato

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Minnesota State University - Mankato

Must provide proof of completion of secondary education (generally 12 years) and be eligible into the universities in their home countries.

　　TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) score of 61 or better

　　IELTS academic test score of 5.5 or better

　　TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) score of 500 or better

　　You will be admitted to Minnesota State University, Mankato if:You rank in the Top 50% of your high school class (with satisfactory ACT score) OR You have a GPA of at least a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) (with satisfactory ACT score) OR You achieve a 21 or higher composite score on the ACT exam (with satisfactory GPA)

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　The next application deadline is 16 November 2024

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Minnesota State University - Mankato. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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