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Undergraduate Global Gateway Program (GGP) (5 - Quarters (Extended Plus) - Bachelor of Science in Special Education

Study Group - DePaul University

USA,Illinois

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 52,891/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1898

Total Students: 23,799 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

2400 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States

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Undergraduate Global Gateway Program (GGP) (5 - Quarters (Extended Plus) - Bachelor of Science in Special Education

Program Overview

The Global Gateway Program combines English language study with academic skills and coursework. It also helps international students adjust to U.S. life by providing cultural support during the first year in the USA and in a university classroom.

DePaul’s Special Education degree program will prepare you to teach students with exceptionalities from kindergarten to age 21 in a variety of urban and suburban educational settings, including public and private schools.

By completing the bachelor’s in Special Education degree program, you’ll be eligible for the Illinois Learning and Behavior Specialist I (LBS1) license, provided you complete additional state requirements.

You’ll complete two lab-based courses in the Education and Counseling Center in the College of Education, one focused on reading, and one on math. In each course, you’ll work with a struggling learner from the community. You’ll also complete two field-based practicum courses (totaling 70 hours of field experience) with related seminars: one focused on learners with high incidence disabilities in an inclusive setting, and one focused on students with low incidence disabilities in a self-contained setting.

As a Special Education degree major, you’ll learn to:

Apply specific strategies needed to teach exceptional learners
Consult and co-teach in general education inclusion classrooms
Modify content for exceptional learners in reading, math, natural and social sciences
Teach small groups of exceptional students in a resource room
Teach students with more significant disabilities in a self-contained classroom

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Undergraduate Pathway

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 52,891 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Study Group - DePaul University

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 4.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 50
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 37.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 80.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Undergraduate
Direct Admit
$15,000 to $24,000 Provider DePaul

Graduate

Scholarships for Computing and Digital Media College Graduates: DePaul University offers the Presidential Scholarship for students applying to the Computing and Digital Media College. The scholarship ranges from $6,000 to $9,000 USD.

To qualify for this scholarship, students must meet the following requirements:

English Score: Minimum 6.5 in IELTS/ 80 in TOEFL (no subscore below 17)/ 53 in Pearson PTE/ 115 in Duolingo
GPA: Minimum 3.0

Note: DePaul accepts a 3-year degree (NAAC A) from India for Postgraduate programs.

We have attached flyer for your reference. Please share this information with your students who may be interested in applying for the March 2025 intake. We are excited to welcome applicants to DePaul University and hope that the available scholarships will provide valuable support.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.