Overview

When you major in Special Education, Cert Requirements, Elementary, you will be prepared to work in various capacities with individuals who have disabilities. You can choose a program tailored for your interests, whether you want to pursue a career in pre-kindergarten through secondary teaching, disability policy, research, or supporting individuals with disabilities in community settings.

The School of Education also partners with SPU's School of Theology to offer programs in special education that prepare you for a career in church ministries.

Mission

Seattle Pacific University is preparing students for service and leadership by fostering holistic growth through rigorous academic study, character formation, and vocational preparation that establishes a foundation for a thriving, faithful, and meaningful life.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Exceptionality in the Classrm
Gen Psych:lndividual in Growth
Lifespan Developmental Psych
Individual Education Programs
Severe Disabilities
Teaching Studnts w Emot&Behv Dis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-03-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Special Education Primary Education View 605 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.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Duolingo English Test

105

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed SPU Application or the Common Application.
$50 application fee
Essays. You’ll submit this with your application. This is where we get to meet you! Have fun and be authentic.
Test scores. We accept both the ACT and the SAT. We recommend taking both tests, and then retaking the one where you scored the highest. To be official, the test agency needs to send us scores (this can take two to four weeks) or be listed on your official high school transcript.

Official high school transcript. Your high school counselor can mail an official transcript in a sealed envelope to our office. You can forward a sealed envelope to us as well, as long as you receive it from your high school.

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Tuition Fee

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International

39492 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39492 USD per year during 48 months.
National

39492 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39492 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

39492 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39492 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Seattle

1480 - 2580 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Special Education, Cert Requirements, Elementary.

Available Scholarships

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