Overview

Our graduates are:

Creative problem solvers

Masters of learning styles and teaching strategies

Team players

Lifelong learners

Prepared to meet the challenges of their profession with confidence and enthusiasm

A major in Elementary Education (grades 1-6) with a Special Education Minor in Cross-Categorical Special Education is also available and can be easily completed in your four-year program of study.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Special Education - Autism and Severe Disabilities Area at the University of Central Missouri will apply knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

Understand how exceptionalities may interact with development and learning and use this knowledge to provide meaningful and challenging learning experiences for individuals with exceptionalities.

Create safe, inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments so that individuals with exceptionalities become active and effective learners and develop emotional well-being, positive social interactions, and self-determination.

Use knowledge of general and specialized curricula to individualize learning for individuals with exceptionalities.

Use multiple methods of assessment and data-sources in making educational decisions.

Select, adapt, and use a repertoire of evidence-based instructional strategies to advance learning of individuals with exceptionalities.

Use foundational knowledge of the field and the their professional Ethical Principles and Practice Standards to inform special education practice, to engage in lifelong learning, and to advance the profession.

Accreditation

The program is nationally recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the leading advocacy organization for special education in the country.

UCM is the longest continuously CAEP accredited public institution in Missouri.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Acquisition of Language and Literacy

Collaborating With Families of Exceptional Children

Teaching Emergent and At-Risk Readers

Behavioral Management Techniques

Practicum in Behavioral Management Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

They recommend submitting your application 3-4 months in advance of the posted deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Warrensburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the International Student Application

Pay the non-refundable $75 application fee

Prove English proficiency

Provide financial support letter

Provide a bank statement with adequate funds

Official Transcripts

Photocopy of passport

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

19370 USD / year

≈ 19370 USD / year
Out-of-State

19370 USD / year

≈ 19370 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10460 USD / year

≈ 10460 USD / year

Living costs

Warrensburg

United States

800 - 1300 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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Scholarships Information

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Program Learning Outcomes

Accreditation

Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Warrensburg

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