Special Education Degree

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

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Methodist University (Methodist)

3800 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC

Methodist University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, it offers an urban setting for students to study in. The United Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Over two thousand students enroll at Methodist University per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores in a range of 17 to 22 on the ACT or 1280 to 1580 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. Methodist has an acceptance rate of about 62 percent of which only 25 percent chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at methodist.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $28,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Student housing is available for students, which costs about $5,200 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Methodist through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, academics information, programs, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.methodist.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Methodist has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

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).