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 2024-06-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Special Education View 576 other Bachelors in Special Education in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

Application
Transcripts
Proof of English Proficiency
Financial Verification
Passport/Visa

Tuition Fee

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International

39134 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39134 USD per year during 48 months.
National

39134 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39134 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

39134 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39134 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Wilkes Barre

1000 - 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

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Special Education.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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