Special Education Degree

The special education program at Oakland City 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 Indiana colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Oakland City University (Notre Dame)

400 Main Building, Notre Dame, IN

Oakland City University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Oakland City, Indiana, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Baptist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled yearly at Oakland City University.

Areas of study available at Oakland City University include:

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Agriculture Operations

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 18 to 23 on the ACT or 1240 to 1545 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for admission. This school has an acceptance rate of around 69% of which only 75% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $18,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Oakland City University. The price of on-campus housing is around $2,900 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Oakland City University "Mighty Oaks" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

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

Students may visit the Oakland City University website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

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).