Special Education Degree

The special education program at Lynn 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 Florida colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Lynn University

Also known as The Fighting Knights

640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL

Lynn University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Boca Raton, Florida and operated as a private institution. Lynn University has an annual student enrollment of approximately 2,100.

Areas of study offered at Lynn University include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Education
• Communications And Journalism

The school operates under an open enrollment policy, accepting all applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be required for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $35,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Students enrolled at Lynn University may qualify for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Lynn University "Knights" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered:

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

Students who wish to see more about this school can check out their website at http://www.lynn.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The Fighting Knights 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).