Special Education Degree

The special education program at McDaniel 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 Maryland colleges that offer special education degrees.

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McDaniel College

300 Washington Ave, Chestertown, MD

McDaniel College, located in Westminster, Maryland, was founded in 1867 by Fayette R. Buell, when it was known as Western Maryland College. The school was founded after the end of the Civil War, and came into being through generous donations from J.T. Ward, a Methodist Minister and John Smith, president of the Western Maryland Railroad. Smith would become the first president of the board of trustees. The school offered admissions to students regardless of status, race, gender, nationality, or ethnicity, a policy that is maintained to this day. In 1974 the school removed any denominational ties, becoming a full liberal arts college. In 2002 the school changed its name to McDaniel College as the railroad company after which it was named had long ago merged with another company and others mistook the school as a branch of Maryland's public university.

Academics

McDaniel College offers undergraduate and graduate programs as well as small classroom sizes that encourage discourse and ease the learning process by allowing personalized educations and greater student involvement. A large number of undergraduate programs are offered, offering students the opportunity to choose a program that reflects their choice of future career. Graduate programs are smaller in selection and variety, but offer students a strong education and even more personalized educational opportunities.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Chemistry
• Economics
• Psychology
• Social Work

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrollment at McDaniel College must complete and submit an application, including essay, transcripts, and standardized test scores, prior to the admissions deadline. Once received, the material will be reviewed and a final decision made regarding the student's admission into the school, which will be sent to the student once made.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, work study programs and scholarships. Financial aid is awarded based on need as determined through the student aid report that results from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students may also be eligible for academic scholarships or external scholarships.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. McDaniel College 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).