BS in Education (Teaching Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist)
You're looking for more than a career - you're looking for a calling. You want to make a difference in the lives of others. Education may be the program for you.
Majoring in Teaching Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist prepares you to work with families and teach students with disabilities in Grades 7-12 in New York State schools. The program equips you with the knowledge, understanding, and skills in the liberal arts and sciences, including but not limited to: artistic expression; communication; information retrieval; concepts in history and social sciences; humanities; a world language other than English; scientific and mathematical processes; and written analysis and expression.
Students who complete the major in Teaching Students with Disabilities 7-12 Generalist (B.S.) will:
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of the subject matter they will teach
- Demonstrate pedagogical content knowledge and the ability to use this knowledge to design effective lessons
- Demonstrate teaching skills that promote student learning
- Teach caringly, effectively, and professionally
- Know how to learn
- Seek to understand multicultural perspectives
- Use technology effectively
Campus Information
Utica Campus
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
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
Utica University’s Center for Career Readiness gives you free, easy-to-use support from day one until after graduation—think 1-on-1 coaching to build your résumé, cover letter, and interview skills; career chats and workshops on topics like LinkedIn, job search strategy, and major exploration; access to Handshake for thousands of internships and jobs and events sign?ups; dedicated events such as career fairs, etiquette dinners, and networking with alumni and employers; a career mentor program with real Utica grads; and specialized help for international students, veterans, students with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ students. You can use all of this online or on campus—it’s designed to give you confidence and clear steps toward landing internships, jobs, or graduate school.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Official transcripts (mark sheets) of all secondary and post secondary academic work along with an explanation of the grading system (in English). NOTE: All years transcripts must be submitted.
Tests of English language proficiency, if English is not your first language. Utica University requires one of the following:
- Pearson Test of English (PTE), minimum score of 53; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 written, 213 computer-based, 79-80 internet-based;
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0; or
- Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 100
?For More Information Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
109520 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: N/A
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