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- School Code: 332919
- Phone: (814) 898-6000
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Special Education Degree
The special education program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Great Valley 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer special education degrees.
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Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Great Valley
4701 College Drive, Erie, PA
Located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Great Valley is a public graduate school. This school enrolls about 800 students per year. Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Great Valley is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to offer degree awards in a number of programs.
The average cost for tuition for the graduate level programs are estimated to be around $22,000 per year. For out of state residents the tuition rate will be different, estimated to be around $40,000 yearly.
Areas of study offered at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Great Valley include:
- Business Administration
- Systems Engineering
- Information Systems
- Social Sciences
- Computer Engineering
For more details about enrollment, financial aid and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.sgps.psu.edu/.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Special Education program at Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Great Valley, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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).
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Pennsylvania State University – Penn State Great Valley may offer student services like:- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work