B.S. in Special Education
Harrisonburg, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 6,434 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* regular admission | November 1st, 2022: early admission
** in-state tuition fee | $15,076: out-of-state tuition fee. Additional fees may apply
Introduction
This major prepares individuals to become special education teachers for students grades K-12.
Students major in special education with a concentration in either general curriculum or adapted curriculum.
General curriculum licensure prepares teacher candidates to work with students with disabilities who are pursuing a standard high school diploma, whereas
Adapted curriculum licensure prepares teacher candidates to work with students with disabilities who are more significantly impacted by their disability and working on a specialized curriculum.
Both licenses may be obtained through specialized advising.
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Program Outcome
- Collaborative
- Equality / Equity
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Passionate advocates
- Promotion of diversity and cultural responsiveness
Ideal Students
If special education is something that you are interested in but you're not sure which program would work best for you, we offer many options for different types of prospective students.
Our special education programs offer coursework options at the Graduate and Undergraduate levels for individuals interested in pursuing licensure in either Early Childhood SPED (0-5 yrs) or K-12, students with disabilities accessing the general curriculum.
In addition to our licensure programs, options exist for persons interested in learning more about individuals with disabilities and their educational needs. We also offer Undergraduate level coursework to students interested in working with individuals with disabilities but not seeking teacher licensure.
Admissions
Curriculum
General Education Requirements
- Track Courses on General Education Checklist
- Cluster One: 9 credits
- Cluster Two: 9 credits
- Cluster Three: 10 credits
- Cluster Four: 7 credits
- Cluster Five: 6 credits
BS Requirements
- Scientific Literacy Course: 3 credits
- Quantitative Literacy Course: 3 credits
Special Education K-12 Requirements by Semester - General and Adapted Curriculum
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Scholarships and Funding
Madison awards more than 400 one- to four-year scholarships each year to incoming students. The primary criterion for merit-based scholarships is exceptional academic performance. Other selection criteria may include leadership, involvement, and career goals.
The Madison Scholarships Hub is the application center for all JMU Foundation scholarships at James Madison University. To access the Madison Scholarships Hub, log in to MyMadison. Under the Applicant tab, click on the Madison Scholarships Hub logo.
All students are encouraged to fill out the General Application in the Madison Scholarships Hub to be considered for various scholarship opportunities. Qualifications for the majority of our scholarships are based on the General Application information as well as information pulled directly from your admissions application.
Review the criteria carefully for any recommended scholarship opportunities you are presented with and if you meet the qualifications, click apply to submit the additional required information. Deadlines vary across departments so be sure to complete the General Application as soon as possible to receive full consideration. Some scholarship opportunities become available starting in the fall while others open later so be sure to check back in January, February and March.
English Language Requirements
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