Education with Dual Certification in Grades Prek-4 and Special Education(N-8) - Bachelor [4 Years]
$41,485 /Yr On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Science [B.S] Education with Dual Certification (Grades Pre-K through 4th) and Special Education (Pre-K through 12th)

  • If students are preparing to teach children in special education, or children with disabilities in regular education, or want to work with individuals with disabilities in settings other than schools, Messiah University offers options to pursue these interests.
  • Messiah University’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in education degree with Dual Teaching Certification in Early Childhood (Pre-K through 4th grades) and Special Education (Pre-K through 12th grades) is best for those who want to teach children with disabilities in either regular education or special education settings. Students will have increased opportunities for employment in regular or special education.
  • As a graduate of the early childhood and special education program, students will be equipped to secure positions such as:

    • Teaching regular education Pre-K through middle grades with expertise in children with disabilities
    • Teaching special education with expertise in regular education curriculum
    • Education policy, administration, or education leadership

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $38370 $38370 $38370 $38370
Health Insurance $3115 $3115 $3115 $3115
Total Fees $41485 $41485 $41485 $41485

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 80 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test 1196 1600 1
ACT American College Testing 26 36 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must submit their academic records. 
    • Students' transcript records must include results/marks for individual courses, as well as diplomas or certificates required in their country as evidence of qualification for university. 
  • If a student's native language is not English, they are required to submit scores of either TOEFL or IELTS to English language proficiency. 
  • Students are required to submit their SAT/ ACT scores.
  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for full admittance to the TEP.