Special Education Degree

The special education program at Dominican University of California 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 California colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Dominican University of California (DUofC)

321 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA

Dominican University of California provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in San Rafael, California and operated as a private institution. DUofC has an annual student enrollment of approximately two thousand.

Areas of study available at Dominican University of California include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. Most students accepted to this school achieve an SAT score in a range of 1403 - 1778, or an ACT score between 22 - 25. This school has an acceptance rate of 54 percent of which only 17 percent chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $41,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. On-campus housing is available for students and costs about $9,200 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Dominican University of California Penguins participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available sports offered:

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

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

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. DUofC has offered the following programs 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).