Overview

The Special Education program from Benedictine University trains students to be effective practitioners in the education of diverse children and youth with mild to severe disabilities through a blend of classroom and fieldbased learning experiences. Upon graduation, students receive a Professional Educator License (PEL) and are prepared to teach preschool to age 21 students, within a wide range of settings.

Students at Special Education program from Benedictine University will have the opportunity to:

Be effective practitioners in the education of diverse children and youth with mild to severe disabilities.

Teach students in preschool through age 21, within a wide range of settings.

Earn license as a special education teacher in public and private schools.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Characteristics of Learners with High & Low Incidence Disabilities

Diagnosis & Assessment in Special Education

Methods of Instruction for Learners with High & Low Incidence Disabilities

Creating Inclusive Learning Environments

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Benedictine University has rolling admissions and does not have a deadline for accepting new applications for the fall semester.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Special Education View 574 other Bachelors in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply to Benedictine University

Transcripts and Test Scores for International Students

A personal statement

A high school guidance counselor letter of recommendation

Seventh semester transcripts

Tuition Fee

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International

34290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34290 USD per year during 48 months.
National

34290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34290 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

34290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34290 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Lisle

1100 - 1500 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.

Available Scholarships

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