BS Special Education

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Pennsylvania State University University Park

Program Overview

The emphasis throughout the Special Education program is upon a broad clinical teaching model. Course work and practicum experiences focus upon the identification and management of a wide range and degree of educational and behavioral problems of students with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21. A core of Special Education courses aimed at general skill development in the areas of diagnosis, identification, development of materials and teaching strategies, implementation, and evaluation is required of all students.

This major focuses on teaching principles and methodologies, classroom and behavioral management, and the development of teaching materials for children and youths with mild, moderate, and severe disabilities. This program helps prepare special education teachers to meet the needs of students enrolled in early intervention, elementary and secondary public school special education programs.

Program Key Stats

$45012 (Annual cost)

Jan Intake : 1st OctAug Intake : 1st Feb


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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Special education teacher
  • Early intervention specialist
  • Early childhood special educator
  • Adapted physical education teacher
  • Art therapist
  • Educational audiologists
  • Interpreter for the hearing impaired
  • Music therapist
  • Occupational therapist

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