Overview

Earn your degree and teaching license in four years

Become an expert at meeting students’ needs by providing individualized instruction to students with disabilities in grade K through age 21. The Special Education program of the University of Minnesota leads to an Academic and Behavioral Strategist (ABS) teaching license, which qualifies you to teach students with mild-moderate disabilities in the following areas:

Autism spectrum disorders

Developmental disabilities

Emotional and behavioral disorders

Learning disabilities

Other health disabilities

Careers

Elementary, middle, and high schools

18-21 transition programs

Social service agencies

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Assessment and Due Process in Special Education

Classroom Management and Behavior Analytic Problem Solving

Academic and Social Interventions for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities

Specialized Interventions for Students With Mild/Moderate Disabilities in Reading & Written Language

Transition From School to Work and Community Living for Persons With Special Needs

Interventions for Behavioral Problems in School Settings

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Special Education View 570 other Bachelors in Special 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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

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Learn your IELTS Score

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

$55 U.S. nonrefundable application fee

Self-Reported Academic Record: High school (9th-12th grade) courses and grades

English proficiency test scores (Required)

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

41512 USD / year

≈ 41512 USD / year
Out-of-State

41512 USD / year

≈ 41512 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18626 USD / year

≈ 18626 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

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

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Overview

Earn your degree and teaching license in four years

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Minneapolis

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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