Overview

The Special Education (Post-Baccalaureate) degree at James Madison University is designed to lead to initial licensure in special education with specific concentrations in Special Education-General Curriculum K-12 or Special Education-Early Childhood (birth-age 5).

Key Features

Candidates completing the program are prepared to serve as teachers of individuals with disabilities in a variety of educational placements. This initial licensure program is designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor's degree and are interested in pursuing initial licensure to teach Special Education-General Curriculum K-12 or Special Education-Early Childhood (birth-age 5).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Growth and Development Birth through Adolescence

Education

Reading

Behavior

Exceptional Education

Teaching Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Grades

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Harrisonburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions should be uploaded with your electronic application and may be used for departmental admission review purposes.

Professional resume

Two-to-three page written statement

Two Letters of Recommendation (one from an individual who can speak of your potential as a graduate student and another who can comment on your professional dispositions.)

GPA of 2.5 of higher

Teacher candidates must also apply for, and be admitted toTeacher Education at JMU.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19710 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19710 USD / year

≈ 19710 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8595 USD / year

≈ 8595 USD / year

Living costs

Harrisonburg

United States

1050 - 1715 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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