Overview

Graduates in the area of Special Education for Teacher Leaders, Moderate and Severe Disabilities program from Western Kentucky University continue the tradition of excellence with their high levels of preparation and dedication to the profession. In recent years, students have held leadership positions at the local, state, and national levels in the professional organization, Student Council for Exceptional Children.

What you'll study

The Special Education/Elementary Education program combines the strong core-content instructional areas taught in elementary education with the strong differentiated-instruction skills for students with mild to moderate learning and behavior disabilities (LBD).

Upon successful completion of the requirements of this program, each candidate will be eligible for job openings in both special education LBD/EBD: grades P-12 or elementary education, grades P-5. This degree will not lead to certification in moderate to severe disabilities (MSD) at the undergraduate level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Positive Behavior Supports
Instructional Strategies for Students with Developmental Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Social Skills Instruction & Behavioral Programming for Students with DD/ASD
Transition Services and Programs for Individuals with Disabilities
Collaboration with Schools and Agencies for Individuals with DD/ASD
Curriculum for Individuals with Moderate and Severe Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

33-39

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bowling Green, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Special Education program area offers courses and experiences for the advanced preparation of special education teachers in Moderate and Severe Disabilities.
Admission criteria vary depending on the status of the applicant's current teaching license.
Applicants must have or be eligible for a teaching certificate and must submit a copy of the certificate or statement of eligibility with their applications.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17907 USD / year

≈ 17907 USD / year
Out-of-State

16506 USD / year

≈ 16506 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10926 USD / year

≈ 10926 USD / year

Living costs

Bowling Green

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

What you'll study

Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Tuition Fees

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