Special Education Degree

The special education program at Lake Erie 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 Ohio colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Lake Erie College (LEC)

3737 Southern Blvd, Kettering, OH

Lake Erie College provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Painesville, Ohio and operated as a private institution. Around a thousand students enroll at Lake Erie College yearly.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Agriculture Operations

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to LEC have an SAT score between 1310 - 1710, or an ACT score in a range of 19 - 24. This school has an acceptance rate of around 89% of which only 24% chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $29,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $4,500. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The LEC Storm participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Students can take a look at the school's lec.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate 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).