Special Education Degree

The special education program at Le Moyne 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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Le Moyne College (LIM)

12 E 53rd St, New York, NY

Le Moyne College is a nonprofit private institution that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Syracuse, NY, in a predominantly urban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Le Moyne College has an annual student enrollment of nearly three thousand.

Areas of study offered at Le Moyne College include:

• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score in a range of 910 - 1160 on the SAT, or 20 - 26 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Le Moyne College accepts approximately 60 percent of students applying yearly. Of those admitted, nearly 18 percent attended the school.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $31,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $7,600 annually. Le Moyne College may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The Le Moyne College "Dolphins" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered:

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

Students who would like to see more about Le Moyne College may take a look at their website at loc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. LIM offers a master'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).