Special Education - PreK-12 and Early Grades Preparation (PreK-4), B.S.Ed. in
Our Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Special Education prepares highly qualified teacher candidates for professional education certification in grades PreK-12. The Special Education program at WCU is highly regarded among school districts in the South Eastern PA and the Tri-State region due to our extensive early practicum experiences for students; professionally diverse faculty; a high rate of employment opportunities; a sense of collegiality and volunteerism among students; and national, regional, and state approvals, recognition, and accreditations. Our students have many opportunities for engagement with learners with exceptionalities in a variety of special education placements in the local PK-12 schools and may work in urban, suburban, and rural settings with some additional opportunities to study abroad. Get involved: Student Council for Exceptional Children Best Buddies Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honor Society), Chi Alpha Epsilon (Educational Services Honor Society), Service Learning opportunities in the local community and abroad.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Arrange for official (translated) transcripts and exam results to be sent to the Office of Admissions.
If in English, transcripts/exam results should be sent directly by your school to the Office of Admissions. Official translations would also need to be sent to the Office of Admissions if transcripts/exam results are not in English. Test results - IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, ACT, or Duolingo need to be sent directly by the testing agency to the Office of Admissions.
Proof of English language proficiency via one of the following options:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Applicants must score a minimum of 80 on the internet based test (ibt) or a minimum of 550 on the written test. SAT or ACT scores can also be submitted and will be considered as a supplement to the TOEFL. The TOEFL institution code for West Chester University is 2659.
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)
Applicants must receive an overall IELTS score at band 6.0 or above, and minimum scores of 6.0 for speaking, listening, reading and writing are preferred.
Duolingo
Applicants must receive an overall Duolingo score of 105 or above.
Completion of ELS Level 112
WCU is proud to partner with ELS Language Centers to offer conditional admission to eligible students. Once ELS Level 112 is successfully completed, enrollment at WCU as a degree-seeking student is possible.
Applicants who have taken the SAT or ACT must arrange for official scores to be sent to the Office of Admissions.
Attention Education Majors: In order to become certified as a teacher in Pennsylvania, you must be a US citizen or US permanent resident.
*It is the applicant's responsibility to supply the Office of Admissions with the necessary documents to complete their application. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to withdraw an application if the required information is not received.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
77160 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 45 USD
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