Special Education Degree

The special education program at Colorado Christian 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 Colorado colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Colorado Christian University (CCU)

Regent Drive at Broadway, Boulder, CO

Colorado Christian University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Lakewood, Colorado and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Nondenominational Christian affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. CCU has a yearly student enrollment of around two thousand.

Areas of study offered at CCU include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. This school has an admissions rate of 81% of which only 39% chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at ccu.edu.

Tuition is approximately $20,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The cost of on-campus housing is about $6,300 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The Colorado Christian University "Cougars" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.ccu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CCU has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's 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).