Special Education Degree

The special education program at Anna Maria 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Anna Maria College

50 Sunset Lane, Paxton, MA

Anna Maria College is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Paxton, Massachusetts, in a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Nearly a thousand students enroll at Anna Maria College yearly.

Areas of study available at Anna Maria College include but are not limited to:

• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1210 - 1470 on the SAT and in a range of 16 - 22 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to this school. Approximately 60% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 15% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at annamaria.edu or by completing the form on this page.

The cost of tuition is close to $33,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Students enrolled at Anna Maria College may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Anna Maria College is the "AMCats", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to get more about this school may visit their website at annamaria.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Anna Maria College has offered the following programs for students:

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).