Special Education Degree

The special education program at D’Youville 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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D’Youville College

75 Beekman St, Plattsburgh, NY

D'Youville College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Buffalo, NY, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at DYC exceeds 3,200 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs DYC offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1360 to 1680 for the SAT exam and in a range of 21 to 25 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to this school. This school has an acceptance rate of about 87 percent of which only 27 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is around $24,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. D'Youville College may provide financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The mascot for DYC is the "Spartans", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Rowing (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.dyc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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).