Overview

Key Features

You will be taught the unique learning needs of this population by faculty with significant expertise in the field. Our faculty offer the most advanced, evidence-based practices and maintain strong relationships with practicing teachers in both public and private schools who support students with severe intellectual disabilities. Individuals who apply for the Special Education - Severe Intellectual Disabilities program at Rhode Island College must hold a Rhode Island teacher certification in early childhood, elementary or secondary education or must demonstrate concurrent enrollment in one of these teacher preparation programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Special Education

Education

Severe Intellectual Disabilities

Theory

Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Providence, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee.

Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work.
A bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in all undergraduate course work.
Three Candidate Reference Forms accompanied by three letters of recommendation.
A Performance-Based Evaluation.
Completion of courses that address (determined by the Special Education advisor):
Curriculum and Methods in Teaching Reading
Curriculum and Methods in Teaching Science/Math.
Overview of Special Education: Policies/Practice
Supporting students with behavioral needs
An essay describing the candidate’s commitment to special education, cultural awareness, collaboration, and lifelong learning.
An interview may be required.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

35980 USD / year

≈ 35980 USD / year
Out-of-State

35980 USD / year

≈ 35980 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18480 USD / year

≈ 18480 USD / year

Additional Details

Northeast Neighbors $792/credit

Living costs

Providence

United States

1030 - 1900 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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