Overview

The Special Education program at University of South Carolina Aiken provides preservice teachers with the knowledge and skills to teach K-12 students with mild to moderate disabilities. This program values experiences in and out of the classroom.

Program Highlights

Students have opportunities to work with current, practicing teachers in local schools to apply the evidence-based practices learned throughout the coursework. Specifically, students spend at least 100 hours in the field before internship.

The beginning practicum experiences will incorporate observations and some lesson planning. Once students are enrolled in advanced coursework, they will have opportunities to teach K-12 students with disabilities in various settings (e.g., coteaching, resource, self-contained) with the support of both their CTs and instructors. The instructors plan pre-conferences with students to review lesson plans before implementing the plan with K-12 students. This mimics the observation process that is completed in most schools with teachers and administrators.

Additionally, students have the opportunity to give back to the community through the Council for Exceptional Children student group on campus. This group has planned events at local schools for students with disabilities. Specifically, students planned fall and winter festivals with crafts and games for elementary students. They used their knowledge about special education to develop adapted games to provide access to all students.

Programme Structure

Courses

Planning Effective Instruction for Students with High & Low Disabilities

Assistive Technology

Assessment for People with Disabilities

Behavior Intervention & Management

Communication & Language Development

Teaching Reading to Students with Disabilities

Collaboration, Families, & Early Intervention

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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More details

USCA accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Aiken, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Application Form - $100 NON-REFUNDABLE submission fee

Demonstrate English Proficiency

School Records - These are transcripts or examination certificates of satisfactory study

SAT or ACT examination results
Financial Certification - U.S. immigration laws require every educational institution to certify that each student has adequate funding to attend school.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20856 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20856 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10398 USD / year

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Additional Details

Part-Time, Resident (Per Hour): $433.25 Part-Time, Non-Resident (Per Hour):$869

Living costs

Aiken

United States

1600 - 2783 USD / month

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Program Highlights

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Duration

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