Every person has a story, and every teacher has the opportunity to make a difference in that story. By studying special education at USD, you will gain the skills and experiences you need to be a change-maker as you work with and teach students with special needs. You will pair this major with an elementary education or secondary education major, preparing you to be a leader in a variety of classroom types. This four-year program includes a full year of residency, meaning you will graduate with a wealth of hands-on experiences that will set you apart after graduation.
Follow your passion for working with students with special needs as a special education major.
As an elementary education major, you can add a major in special education and still graduate in four years. This double major option prepares you to work with and teach students with special needs, and it also provides you with experience in a high-needs area, which will make you an ideal candidate for teaching positions.
As a secondary education major, you can add a major in special education and still graduate in four years. This double major option prepares you to work with and teach students with special needs, and it also provides you with experience in a high-needs area, which will make you an ideal candidate for teaching positions.
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As a student at USD, the opportunities available to you extend beyond the classroom. Explore your interests, find your community and experience your education to the fullest extent through the following opportunities.
There are plenty of ways you can get involved as a student in the School of Education at USD. Whether you want to serve the community of Vermillion, work with children who have special needs, promote literacy or explore another interest related to education, you'll be able to find the right organization for you.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children and the National Education Association are professional organizations for educators. Connect with a wide network of teachers and be an advocate for students in one of these organizations.
Enrich your education and see the world by participating in one of our many study abroad experiences. Here are a few benefits of studying abroad during your time at USD.
A unique part of your USD education is access to undergraduate research opportunities. As an education student at USD, you will have the chance to explore your interests and conduct innovative research with the support of professors who care about your success. Grants and travel funding are available through the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.
The Division of Teacher Residency & Education is focused on preparing effective, responsive teachers who can meet the needs of all students in today's schools. Through unique features such as a robust yearlong residency, an emphasis on technology and curriculum that recognizes a variety of learners, our division offers an enriching education for educators and leaders.
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SD Residents, SD Advantage* & Child of Alumni
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MN Residents
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Out-of-State
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Tuition (30 cr.)
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7773
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9131.1
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11283
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Fees (30 cr.)
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1659
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1659
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1659
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Books (estimate)
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1200
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1200
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1200
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Housing
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4658
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4658
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4658
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Food Service
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3998
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3998
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3998
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Total
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* SD Advantage: The in-state rate is available to new undergraduate students who are residents of South Dakota, Colorado, Illinois (starting Summer 2023), Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wisconsin (starting Summer 2023), Wyoming and children of alumni of USD.
This is an estimated annual cost. Other factors may change the cost of tuition.
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My yearlong residency was extremely beneficial when working towards my ELED/SPED double major. It gave me the opportunity to be in an Elementary Resource Special Ed classroom, a High School Low Functioning Special Ed classroom, and a Middle School General Ed classroom. This let me look at every level of a K-12 education before I chose what level I wanted to teach.
Mason Rogers
