Special Education Degree

The special education program at Alma 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 Michigan colleges that offer special education degrees.

Alma College

24567 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200, Southfield, MI

Alma College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Alma, MI, which is a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Alma College has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,400.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• History

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1472 - 1960 for the SAT exam and in a range of 22 - 27 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to this school. An estimated 70% of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 28% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $32,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $4,900. Some students at Alma College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The mascot for Alma College is the "Scots", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, tuition information, areas of study, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.alma.edu.

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).