$30,600/Yr
Special needs and special education students are becoming integrated into traditional classrooms at a rapid rate. Now more than ever, elementary teachers need credentials and experience in responding to the needs of these students, managing classrooms that are inclusive, and understanding the challenges that are a part of the daily lives of special education students.
In the past, inclusive education with a focus on special needs populations was not a part of elementary education programs. Recent changes by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) have made inclusive education an important component of contemporary education school curricula. Special education studies leading to a second certification in Special Education increases the marketability of practicing teachers who already have received a primary certification in Pennsylvania. Indeed, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a job growth rate of approximately 17% for special education teachers between now and 2020. In addition, PDE recently changed the categorization of Special Education into separate PreK-8 and 7-12 ranges.
Important Dates
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Application Deadline For Fall Intake | |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- Applicant must have a bachelors degree with a recommended GPA of minimum 3.0
- Submit your official transcripts from each institution attended
- Official transcripts should include a list of subjects studied, a qualitative rating on a course-by-course basis, and an overall rating.
- Submit two professional letters of recommendation from your school counselor or academic teacher
- Submit personal statement highlighting your interest in the program and background
- Submit English Language Proficiency test scores
English Language Requirements:
- TOEFL: minimum 79 in iBT (writing- 18, Reading- 20, listening- 19, speaking- 22)
- IELTS: minimum 6.0 with no band below 5.0
- Duolingo: minimum 100
- ITEP: minimum 4.5
Course Guides
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
SWE Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Young Professionals Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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