Special Education Degree

The special education program at Arcadia University 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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Arcadia University

Also known as Beaver College

1 Campus Drive, Monaca, PA

Arcadia University is a nonprofit private institution located in Glenside, Pennsylvania and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The Presbyterian Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Over 4,000 students enroll at Beaver College annually.

Areas of study available at Arcadia University include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to Beaver College have an SAT score within the range of 1020 to 1200, or an ACT score between 22 to 27. An estimated 50 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Beaver College, with 12 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $38,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $9,100 annually. Some students at Beaver College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Beaver College "Scarlet Knights" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

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

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.arcadia.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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).