Overview

At Special Education from Rockford University, students completing the Special Education program of Rockford University will have satisfied the requirements of the university and Illinois State Board of Education licensure requirements leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education and a Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS1) endorsement. LBS1 endorsement candidates are also eligible for early childhood special education approval upon completion of four additional courses.

Learning Outcomes

Completing the special education program enables teachers to teach in a special education setting (for those kindergarten-aged to 21 years old). This program helps teachers receive their special education degree, as well as a professional educator license with a learning behavior specialist endorsement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching and Learning

Survey of Exceptional Children

Characteristics: Students w/Disabilities

Adapting Instruction for Diverse Learners

Communication and Language Disorders

Diagnostic Assess of Students with Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Rolling admission. However, the suggested deadline for Fall is August 1 and 10 days prior to the start of classes for the Spring term

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rockford, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed international application for admission

$50 USD application fee

High school and/or college transcripts

Evidence of English language proficiency

Two letters of recommendation

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

39090 USD / year

≈ 39090 USD / year
Out-of-State

39090 USD / year

≈ 39090 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

39090 USD / year

≈ 39090 USD / year

Living costs

Rockford

United States

1100 - 1500 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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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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