Overview

Upon graduation, students in the combined Special Education/Elementary Education program at Lewis University will earn two endorsements on their Professional Educator License - one in special education (LBSI K-12) and one in elementary education (1-6) - and will be prepared to teach in Illinois private and public schools. This program is a combined major and does not result in two degrees.

On campus opportunities

Educators Rising
Best Buddies Illinois
Catholic and Lasallian Educators Program
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education (KDP)
Black Student Union (BSU)
Latin American Student Organization (LASO)
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integrating Educational and Assistive Technology into the Classroom
Disability Studies in Education
Development and Characteristics of Learners
Methods of Teaching in Middle and Secondary Content Areas
Content Area Reading Strategies for Adolescent Learners
Transitions and Students with High Support Needs

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

international deadline six months before

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of an introductory level methods course

Cumulative GPA of 2.75 (to enroll in the introductory methods course and to continue in the program)
Undergraduate Application
Secondary School Transcripts, or National Exam results
Secondary school completion certificate
English Proficiency exam scores
Copy of passport

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

41900 USD / year

≈ 41900 USD / year
Out-of-State

41900 USD / year

≈ 41900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

41900 USD / year

≈ 41900 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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On campus opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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