Special Education Degree

The special education program at Fairfield 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 Connecticut colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Fairfield University (Eastern)

83 Windham St, Willimantic, CT

Fairfield University is a nonprofit private university that has many programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Fairfield, Connecticut, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 5,200 students enroll at Fairfield University per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Fairfield University offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• English Language And Literature
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. This school has an acceptance rate of about 72 percent of which only 15 percent chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $45,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $8,200. Fairfield University may offer financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.

The Fairfield University Stags participate in several athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division I-AAA)

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

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

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

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

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).