Special Education Degree

The special education program at Baker 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 Kansas colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Baker University (Baker)

1801 N Cottonwood, Iola, KS

Baker University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Baldwin City, KS, it resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Baker has an annual student enrollment of over 3,700.

Areas of study available at Baker include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to Baker. A score between 885 - 1115 on the SAT, or 21 - 25 for the ACT is common among admitted students. This school has an admissions rate of about 92% of which only 31% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at bakeru.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $26,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is about $3,800 for the year. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Baker is the "Wildcats", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at www.bakeru.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Baker offers a master'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).