Special Education Degree

The special education program at Nazareth 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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Nazareth College

One Education Dr, Garden City, NY

Nazareth College provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Rochester, NY and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Nazareth College is nearly 3,300 annually.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• History

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. This school accepts around 70 percent of students applying. Of those admitted, about 21 percent of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $30,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing is available for students, which costs around $6,800 per year. Students enrolled at Nazareth College may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Nazareth College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (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).