Special Education Degree

The special education program at Mars Hill 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 North Carolina colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Mars Hill College

501 N. Main St., Louisburg, NC

Mars Hill College provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Mars Hill, North Carolina and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Mars Hill College is nearly a thousand per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Mars Hill College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Public Administration And Social Services

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 830 to 1050 on the SAT and between 17 to 22 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Mars Hill College. This school admits about 70 percent of students applying annually. Of those students accepted, around 24 percent of students attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found at mhc.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $26,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Student housing is available for students, which costs about $5,200 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

The mascot for Mars Hill College is the "Lions", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

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

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.mhc.edu.

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).