Overview

Why Study Special Education at Wilkes?

Wilkes University is one of the first institutions in the state to offer the Special Education major, building on our long history of educating teachers for special education certification.

At Wilkes, you’ll learn in a community of practicing educators through our internal cross listing of undergraduate and graduate courses. You’ll benefit from strong community partnerships in the form of several professional development schools—the only school in the region to offer this valuable learning opportunity. Our professional development school with The Graham Academy, a school for students with emotional and behavioral needs, provides robust experiences in planning and preparation, teaching, managing students’ behaviors, collaborating with professionals and families, and creating partnerships that last a lifetime.

Wilkes University is an international leader in educating educators, awarding degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level, both in person and online, to students around the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Effective Teaching with Field Experience
Integrating Technology into the Classroom
Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners
Teaching Students with Special Needs
Infants, Toddler, and Young Children with Special Needs
Child Development and Cognition
Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: Wilkes University considers applications on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Wilkes Barre, United States

Disciplines

Special Education View 571 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application
Transcripts
Proof of English Proficiency
Financial Verification
Passport/Visa

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

42764 USD / year

≈ 42764 USD / year
Out-of-State

42764 USD / year

≈ 42764 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

42764 USD / year

≈ 42764 USD / year

Living costs

Wilkes-Barre

United States

1000 - 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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Scholarships Information

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