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Bachelor of Science (BS), Elementary Education with add-on certification in Special Education Learning Disabilities (K-12)
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Program Overview
The Elementary Education – Special Education: Learning Disabilities program offers you a hands-on approach to teaching students in second through sixth grades, while also equipping you to teach and assess students with learning disabilities in kindergarten through 12th grade. The added certificate in learning disabilities gives you the flexibility to teach in any grade. This program is strong in clinical experiences, offering you three additional field experiences specific to learning disabilities. Upon graduation, you’ll be a highly marketable candidate. You can go on to be a special education teacher, elementary teacher, or principal.
Elementary Education students complete coursework in educational pedagogy, literacy, content methods, and embedded clinicals in addition to core classes. If you are seeking the LD add-on, you will take several courses specifically designed to support your development as an aspiring special educator. Your curriculum will be a balance of building your content area knowledge and learning the foundational educational theories to build your teaching expertise.
One of the most versatile education degrees, this program offers a range of career opportunities for teacher candidates. Graduates of this program are highly marketable. Equipped with the confidence to help a student with any learning disability, these teacher candidates lead in a general education classroom.
The benefits of this degree begin while you are in school. Students who pursue a degree in this field are eligible for federal grant money that is applied to your annual tuition. Generally, at least part of the grant, if not all of it, will be forgiven after several years of service or if you work in a certain geographic location.
The median salary for an elementary school teacher is $61,350, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many educators chose to obtain master’s degrees to increase earning potential.
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Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
130
Program Type: BS
I-20 Approved: Yes
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Program Director: Dr. Kim Tisi
Class Format: Seated (Main Campus)
Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.
- Transcript Required
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
- Additional Admission Requirements
Two essays (prompts) or official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores are required during the application process.
- Application Deadline
Anderson University has a rolling admission process (students are notified when the are accepted whenever that is during the year) but students are encouraged to apply by the following dates: December 1st for the best scholarship consideration and no later than July 1st to begin in the fall semester.
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Why AU?
Anderson University’s College of Education has strong partnerships with local school districts, both public and private. These partnerships allow students to learn through embedded clinical experiences and spend time with students in classrooms throughout their time at AU. Dozens of school districts visit AU’s campus for our annual networking event to interview our teacher candidates. Many students end the day with job offers or opportunities to pursue from multiple districts. Our students are strongly positioned to enter the workforce because both their skills and character are in high demand.
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