Special Education Degree

The special education program at Chipola College prepares students for careers in public schools, private schools, correctional facilities, private learning centers, and mental health facilities. The program focuses on teaching and other educational services to children with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Program courses include: diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Chipola College (Chipola)

18150 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL

Chipola College gives students the opportunity to earn either a two year associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree (in addition to a variety of certification programs) at a public institution, which makes it a very appealing option to students who aren’t sure where their college career is going to take them yet. Located in Marianna, Florida, students are often attracted to the warm weather and the quaint small town feel of northern Florida. The town of Marianna has a population of 6,230 and is home to several tourist destinations, such as the Florida Caverns State Park and the Chattahoochee River, both of which are near U.S. Civil War locations.

In 2012, in-state tuition was extremely low at $3,100. However, for out of state students, tuition more than doubled to the rate of $8,657, which makes it less of an appealing choice. There are a wide range of programs to study, including Criminal Justice, Child Care Management, Business Administration, and Teacher Education. Chipola College has quite a few on campus amenities which make life easier for students, including sports teams, a food court, a campus radio and campus bookstore. All of these help to enhance the experience of students and make their time at Chipola College more enjoyable for everyone.

Most students at Chipola College are receiving some type of federal aid, and there a few different types of scholarships available in addition to the traditional student loan packages offered by the federal government. For students that qualify, there are Florida’ Bright Futures Scholarships, Florida Medallion Scholarships, and Florida Academic Scholarships. If you are a Florida resident looking for a school where you can succeed academically and that gives you the option to choose from a variety of programs and degree lengths, Chipola College might be the right school for you.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Chipola offers a bachelor's degree program in special education.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Special Education Teachers, Preschool

Description

Teach preschool school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

Description

Teach elementary school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

Description

Teach middle school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

Description

Teach secondary school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).