Overview

The Special Education program at Indiana University South Bend is designed to prepare teacher education candidates to work with students with special needs who participate in the general education setting and/or special education setting. The program emphasizes the knowledge, dispositions, and skills required of special education teachers, and incorporates the performance standards of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

Elementary education and secondary education teacher candidates can simultaneously work toward special education licensure in developmental levels (K-6; 5-12 grades) by completing a series of courses in mild interventions.

The special education degree program has several distinct elements:

A recommended sequence of general-education courses
A professional education component
Student teaching and other practicum experiences
A concentration component

Special education teacher candidates who complete the mild interventions license should be well prepared to work with a variety of students with special needs.

Programme Structure

Special Education Concentration

Exploring the Personal Demands of Teaching

Mathematics in the World

Mathematics in the World

Inquiry in Mathematics and Science

Early Childhood Education

Language Arts and Reading

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

IU South Bend accepts applications on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply by the priority admission deadline for the term you want to start.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

South Bend, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application Fee. The $65 application fee is required of all applicants and is non-refundable.

English Language Proficiency Documentation
If English is not your native language, you must demonstrate proficiency in English before you can be admitted to IU South Bend.
Immigration Documentation (non-US citizens only; not required for an admission decision)
Documentation of Financial Support (those seeking F-1 status only; not required for an admissions decision)
Official Academic Records. You may upload copies of your official transcripts and diploma certificates via your Atlas account.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

23222 USD / year

≈ 23222 USD / year
Out-of-State

23222 USD / year

≈ 23222 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8616 USD / year

≈ 8616 USD / year

Living costs

South Bend

United States

885 - 1432 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

The special education degree program has several distinct elements:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

South Bend

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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