Special Education Degree

The special education program at Converse 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 South Carolina colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Converse College

1301 Columbia College Dr, Columbia, SC

Converse College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Spartanburg, SC, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Converse College is nearly 1,300 annually.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Education
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to apply to Converse College. Scores within the range of 19 - 28 on the ACT or 935 - 1229 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of acceptance. This school accepts roughly 50% of students applying. Of those accepted, about 32% registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at converse.edu.

Tuition is approximately $30,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Converse College may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Converse College is the "Valkyries", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA.

Students should visit the school's http://www.converse.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• 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).