Special Education Degree

The special education program at Presbyterian 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 South Carolina colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Presbyterian College (PC)

620 North Emerald Road, Greenwood, SC

Presbyterian College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Clinton, SC, which is a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Nearly 1,300 students enroll at Presbyterian College per year.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• History
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students accepted to this school achieve an SAT score within the range of 1008 - 1223, or an ACT composite score between 21 - 27. Roughly 70% of all students that applied were admitted at Presbyterian College, with 36% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at presby.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $34,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $4,700 for the year. Students attending Presbyterian College may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The Presbyterian College Blue Hose participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

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).