Overview

The Department of Special Education offers an undergraduate program leading to the Academic and Behavioral Strategist license.

The Special Education - Academic and Behavioral Strategist program at Minnesota State University Mankato prepares new teachers for the classrooms of today where special education teachers often have students with a variety of learning needs.

Careers

Working as a classroom teacher

School or Program specialist (e.g., behavior specialist, curriculum specialist, instructional coach, mentor. . .)

Working as a case manager

Working in a home or hospital setting

Working as an advocate for individuals with disabilities, families, and school districts

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Transition Plan/Secondary Methods for Students/Mild-Moderate Disabilities

Writing and Professional Practice

Instructional Decision Making

Strategies for Teaching Learners with Special Needs: Reading & Writing

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

Individuals with Diverse and Exceptional Needs

Learning and Human Development for Diverse Learners

Assessment, Evaluation, and Individualized Planning for Diverse Learners

Effective Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom

Due Process, Planning & Design of the Individual Education Program

Professional Growth and Development for Teachers of Diverse Learners

Literary Methods for an Inclusive Classroom: Diverse Learners

Strategies for Teaching Learners with Special Needs: Math and Science

Behavior Management and Learning Environments for Diverse Learners

Seminar: Student Teaching

Student Teaching: Developmental Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National deadline: five (5) working days prior to the start of classes

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Mankato, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Educational Research Educational Psychology View 571 other Bachelors in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Cumulative academic results must be equivalent to or greater than U.S. 3.0 GPA grading system

English Proficiency

Must provide proof of completion of secondary education (generally 12 years)

Pay The $20 Application Fee

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

20400 USD / year

≈ 20400 USD / year
Out-of-State

20400 USD / year

≈ 20400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10280 USD / year

≈ 10280 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition per year NE, MO, KS, IN, OH: $14,792

Living costs

Mankato

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Mankato

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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