University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Special Education BA
Johnstown, USA
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 27,134 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time, two terms | for out-of-state residents
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Key Summary
The Pitt-Johnstown Early Childhood Education With Special Education (dual major) Program Prepares our Teacher Candidates to Become:
Certified graduates of Early Childhood Education who are eligible to teach Pre-kindergarten through 4th grade -and- Special Education Classrooms from Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
The Pitt-Johnstown special education program enables general education teachers to meet the learning needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Students will enter area school classrooms in their first year to gain real-world experience in the field. A year-long student teaching internship working in both general and special education classrooms supports students in their ability to move confidently into their careers.
Our Cohort Model Begins Each Spring Term
At Pitt-Johnstown, the Early Childhood Education with Special Education Program operates on a cohort model, which begins each year in the spring term. Therefore, students are encouraged to accurately follow the suggested student schedule and ensure that they have met all requirements for admission into the Upper Level before the spring term for which they plan to enroll.
Pitt-Johnstown Financial Aid
Scholarship eligibility for incoming first-year or new students to Pitt-Johnstown will be assessed by the Admissions Office upon acceptance.
Process For Continuing Students
Each year, the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown’s Financial Aid Office awards numerous Gift and Endowed (G&E) scholarships, made available to deserving students through the generosity of many individuals, clubs, organizations, industries, businesses, and foundations.
The selection of scholarship recipients is based on specific criteria defined by the donor. A student’s academic performance and financial need may also be considered when deciding upon qualified candidates. Most G&E scholarships are geared toward continuing students; Pitt-Johnstown may require students to complete a scholarship application for consideration.
Completing the scholarship application does not guarantee selection, however, by completing the application, students are automatically considered for each scholarship that Pitt-Johnstown offers as well as several outside scholarships.
General Requirements
For consideration, students must:
- be enrolled for at least 6 credits in a degree-seeking program at Pitt-Johnstown.
- have successfully completed 12 credits as a degree-seeking student at Pitt-Johnstown.
- have earned a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 1 to be considered for need-based scholarships.
- be registered for the upcoming fall term by May 15.
- comply with Pitt-Johnstown's satisfactory academic progress standards for financial aid.
- not be in default on an educational loan or not owe repayment on a federal grant.
- not have earned a Bachelor’s Degree.
Scholarship Exclusions/Adjustments
Limited G&E funds are available to full scholarship recipients. Scholarship awards may be adjusted if Financial Aid determines a student is the recipient of a full tuition scholarship or tuition remission.
Any student who receives a scholarship and/or grant awards that total more than Pitt-Johnstown’s annual cost of attendance, as defined by the Financial Aid Office, will have one or more awards reduced or cancelled.
The Financial Aid Office awards G&E scholarships based upon the information available at the time of the award, including intended major or cumulative GPA, as well as any other possible variables. In the event that this information is inaccurate or changes, the Financial Aid Office has the right to reduce, change, or cancel the award.
Special Education
- SPLED 1030 - Methods and Management in Special Education
- SPLED 1031 - Assessment and Instruction
- SPLED 1032 - Applied Behavioral Analysis
- SPLED 1033 - Curriculum and Program Development
- SPLED 1040 - Autism Spectrum
- SPLED 1041 - Instructional Methods
- SPLED 1042 - Education of Students with Emotional And Social Disorders
- SPLED 1043 - Stem for An Inclusive Classroom
- SPLED 1174 - Special Education Student Teaching Early Childhood
- SPLED 1191 - Special Education Student Teaching Middle
- SPLED 1230 - Methods for Teachers In Special Education
- SPLED 1231 - Teachers Assessment and Instruction
- SPLED 1232 - Teachers Applied Behavioral Analysis
- SPLED 1233 - Teachers Development Curriculum and Program
- SPLED 1241 - Intervention Methods for Teachers
- SPLED 1244 - Directed Study in Special Education