Special Education Degree

The special education program at Ottawa University – Phoenix 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 Arizona colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Ottawa University – Phoenix

Also known as OU - Phoenix

2251 E. Navajo Blvd., Holbrook, AZ

Ottawa University - Phoenix provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Phoenix, Arizona and operated as a private institution. The school's American Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school enrolls 1,100 students annually, allowing for greater access to faculty.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $11,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Some students at OU - Phoenix may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students can visit the Ottawa University - Phoenix website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more.

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).