Overview

This requires that all applicants seeking to become licensed must undergo a criminal background check prior to licensure.

Students in this Elementary Education (Teacher Certification - Special Education) program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley should check with the College of Education and P-16 Integration on the requirements for a criminal background check prior to student teaching.

Key Features

This requires that all applicants seeking to become licensed must undergo a criminal background check prior to licensure.

Students in this program should check with the College of Education and P-16 Integration on the requirements for a criminal background check prior to student teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language and Literacy Development of Diverse Exceptional Learners

Assessing Exceptional Learners

Instructional Methods for Students with Low Incidence Disabilities

Instructional Methods for Students with Learning Disabilities

Special Education Practicum in Behavior Techniques

Intercultural Context of Schooling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Texas City, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Teaching Primary Education View 645 other Bachelors in Primary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must submit a current copy of your valid passport to ensure that the spelling of your name is consistent on all non-immigrant and university documents.

Submit Financial Documentation.

If you have been offered a scholarship you will need to provide a copy of the award letter that includes a dollar amount of the scholarship.

UTRGV students pursuing undergraduate degree plans that lead to State of Texas teacher certification must clear a criminal background check for program admission, field experiences, clinical teaching and certification.

For students who plan to attend on a visa status other than F-1 student status (TN, TD, H1-B, H-4, E1, E2, or other which allows you to study in the U.S.), proof of that valid status is required. Include copies of all immigration documents.

If you have applied for U.S. Residency but have not yet received it, you must submit copies of your latest immigration documents.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22143 USD / year

≈ 22143 USD / year
Out-of-State

22143 USD / year

≈ 22143 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9993 USD / year

≈ 9993 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition for summer session: $4,842/semester (resident), $9,762/semester (non-resident)

Living costs

Texas City

United States

882 - 1634 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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