Overview

Course overview

This clinically based Special Education program at University of Virginia prepares you to teach students with mild to moderate disabilities in grades K-12, combining intensive classroom study with significant time spent applying your knowledge in real classrooms. This program offers a more affordable option to becoming a special education teacher.

Graduates from this program are eligible for guaranteed admission to select UVA master’s programs for up to five years after graduation.

The University's programs reflect the depth of their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as they work together with our students toward actualizing a more just society. By drawing upon the expertise of experienced educators and community partners, the university prepares teacher candidates to honour and grow the assets and resources that students bring to classrooms and schools. We lead with integrity, committed to student, family, and community success and well-being. We are equity-oriented teacher educators, collaborators, and innovators.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding P-12 Educational Contexts
Behavior and Classroom Management
Field Experience - Special Education
Reading and Writing Instruction for Special Education
Mathematics Instruction for Special Education
Child Growth and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlottesville, United States

Disciplines

Special Education View 570 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Students must transfer into this program and are invited to apply to this program as a first- or second-year student at UVA or if transferring from another institution.
Applicants must be on track to complete the teacher education general studies requirements

Although you do not need to have all requirements done in advance, it is recommended you are nearly finished with these requirements if you are a second-year student applying to join us for your third year.
For high school students interested in pursuing this major, application is first made for regular admission to UVA through the College of Arts and Sciences

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

55436 USD / year

≈ 55436 USD / year
Out-of-State

55436 USD / year

≈ 55436 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16258 USD / year

≈ 16258 USD / year

Living costs

Charlottesville

United States

990 - 1600 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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Available Scholarships

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