Hammond,
IN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Elementary Education - Early Childhood Special Education in Hammond United States | Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest
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Hammond United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,023
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Purdue University Northwest's bachelor's degree in education with an early childhood special education focus equips you with specialized knowledge and practical skills for supporting young children and their families, providing the essential experience to begin your career in diverse educational environments. This program trains you to work with children across the developmental spectrum, from birth through third grade, including those with special needs.
Designed to address Indiana's increasing need for skilled early-childhood educators, our program benefits from PNW faculty who champion professional development in this field while maintaining strong partnerships with local childcare providers, Head Start programs, and school systems.
Given the significant demand for educators trained to support students with unique learning requirements, our graduates enjoy wide-ranging career prospects. Potential career paths include teaching positions in childcare facilities, primary grade classrooms (K-3), or specialized resource rooms in school districts nationwide.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
PNW will accept unofficial copies of academic transcripts to start the international admissions process. Upon matriculation, documents should be sent or hand-delivered in an envelope, sealed by a secondary school, college, university or examination board. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS. Students may upload unofficial transcripts through our online application system (under the status page, where it states upload materials).
If the original is not in English, a certified, detailed translation should be included.
If the student is in their final year of secondary school, they should submit current secondary school transcripts for review and can submit final transcripts and examinations upon graduation.
International Admissions completes the credential evaluation for undergraduate, English Language Program and non-degree students, and we do not require a WES or ECE credential evaluation report. (However, if a student has a WES or ECE report and wants to submit it, we will accept it.)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), with a score of 79 or higher, for Internet Based TOEFL (iBT)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with a score of at least 6.5 or higher
PNW Undergraduate Admissions accepts a 100-110 Duolingo English Test score band.
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
British O-Level English Language Exam with a Grade of A or B on Ordinary Level of GCE/GCSE/IGCSE
A minimum of 12 transferable credits from an accredited U.S.-based institution of higher education, including an English Composition course that is equivalent to Purdue University Northwest’s ENGL 10400.
Tuition
USD
19,023