Overview

As a Special Education major at Susquehanna University you will master incorporating evidence-based teaching methods, strategies and assistive technologies into classroom instruction. You will learn how to promote academic, social and emotional success for a range of learners with exceptionalities.

Additionally, you will gain real-world experience assessing student needs, developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and monitoring student progress.

Key Features

Experienced professors will guide you as you observe classroom instruction, and eventually progress to write lesson plans and lead small group instruction.
By spring semester of your senior year you will complete your student teaching. When you graduate, you’ll be well prepared to step into a career as a highly qualified special education teacher. You will possess the knowledge of the most relevant processes, policies, procedures, strategies and learning theories you need to support students with mild to severe disabilities. You will also have the classroom experience to make you a stand-out candidate on your job search.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education and Society
Topics in Education
Cognition and Classroom Learning
Educational Psychology
Special Education
Instruction of Exceptional Students
Development and Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: Regular Deadline: 1 Feb. International: Priority Deadline: 1 March.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Selinsgrove, 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 online application for undergraduate admissions (There is no application fee).
School Report Forms.
SAT and ACT scores are optional, but may improve your chances for a merit scholarship.
Two recommendation letters. It is strongly suggested to have one from your school counselor. The other can come from a teacher or professor.
Passport copy of your name and photo page.
Completed International Student Financial Aid Application (PDF). Please note that full scholarships are not available.

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

61100 USD / year

≈ 61100 USD / year
Out-of-State

61100 USD / year

≈ 61100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

61100 USD / year

≈ 61100 USD / year

Living costs

Selinsgrove

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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