Special Education Degree

The special education program at Felician 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 Jersey colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Felician College (FDU)

1000 River Rd, Teaneck, NJ

Felician College is a nonprofit private school that has many programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Lodi, New Jersey, 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 mission. Approximately 2,200 students are enrolled yearly at Felician College.

Students can choose from many areas of study, including:

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

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 14 - 20 on the ACT or 1140 - 1480 on the SAT are recommended to increase the chance of admission. 81% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 20 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $31,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Felician College "Golden Falcons" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the website to see a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

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).