Bachelor of Science Special Education Learning Disabilities K-12 and Elementary Education PK-3
Program Description
Western Michigan University's special education learning disabilities K-12 and elementary education PK-3 program, is a five-year program that addresses a critical ongoing shortage of special education teachers nationally as well as locally. The department has the highest job placement rate in teacher education at WMU. Students will have the option to earn a minor in the core content areas.
Upon completion, graduates will be eligible for:
- Michigan teacher certification in Elementary Education K-5.
- Elementary Education K-8 (self-contained).
- Special Education endorsements in Learning Disabilities (K-12).
- Emotional Impairment (K-12).
Admission Requirements
Your transcript is the most important piece of information. It shows what courses you’ve taken and your grades, which allows us to assess:
- Academic Preparation. Successful students are prepared students and we want to make sure you’re ready for the rigors of college-level work. We recommend*:
- 4 years of English
- 3-4 years of math (through second year algebra or pre-calculus)
- 3 years of natural sciences (two or more with a lab component)
- 2 years of the same foreign language - Grade Point Average.
- Grade Trend. How well you’ve done in your most recent courses.
IELTS Requirements
Listening |
Reading |
Writing |
Speaking |
Overall |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
Remarks:
- Yearly tuition fee is given
- I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $33,688.
- Score reporting required.