Special Education Degree

The special education program at Eureka 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 Illinois colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Eureka College

190 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL

Eureka College is a nonprofit private institution that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Eureka, Illinois, in a predominantly rural area. The school's Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, approximately 780 students, offers students a more hands on education due to class size and ease of access to professors.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• History

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most students admitted to this school score in a range of 19 to 26 on the ACT. This school accepts roughly 70 percent of applicants. Of those accepted, nearly 22 percent registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at eureka.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $21,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,100. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Eureka College "Red Devils" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

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

Contact information, academics information, programs, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.eureka.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Eureka College offers a bachelor's degree program in special education.

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).