Special Education Degree

The special education program at Cazenovia 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 New York colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Cazenovia College

Also known as Cayuga Community College

197 Franklin Street, Auburn, NY

Cazenovia College is a nonprofit private institution located in Cazenovia, New York and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Cazenovia College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 1,100.

Areas of study available at Cazenovia College include:

• Business Administration
• Interior Design
• Design and Visual Communications
• Human Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Cazenovia College accepts roughly 70 percent of applicants annually. Of those accepted, nearly 17 percent registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at cazenovia.edu.

Tuition is approximately $29,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. On-campus housing is available for students and costs around $6,800 per year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The mascot for Cazenovia College is the "Wildcats", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NAIA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.cazenovia.edu to see additional information.

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).