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Special education is a field dedicated to assessing and addressing the educational requirements of children and adults with unique needs. On a practical level, it involves creating customized learning plans, executing them methodically, and continuously assessing progress to empower students with disabilities to reach their highest potential for independence and achievement. The Bachelor of Science in special education is an undergraduate degree program leading to teacher certification, equipping graduates to support the learning needs of individuals with disabilities. This program focuses on developing, applying, and assessing targeted teaching strategies that enable exceptional learners to gain essential knowledge and skills for thriving in academic, home, workplace, and community environments.
Applicant must have successful completion of university preparatory courses, high school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA, Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community, Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement, Status as a first-generation university student, Demonstration of outstanding talent in a particular area and High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors. English proficiency level TOEFL: 79 or higher on the internet-based test, 550 or higher on the paper-based test and IELTS: 6.5 or higher