Special Education Degree

The special education program at Providence 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 Rhode Island colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Providence College (NETTTS)

600 Moshassuck Valley Industrial Hwy, Pawtucket, RI

Providence College is a nonprofit private institution located in Providence, RI and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. PC has an annual student enrollment of about five thousand.

Areas of study available at Providence College include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to Providence College. A score within the range of 1590 to 1900 on the SAT, or 23 to 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school accepts approximately 60 percent of applicants. Of those applicants accepted, nearly 16 percent of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $45,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs around $7,700 per year. Students attending Providence College may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Providence College is the "Friars", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students who would like to get more about Providence College can visit their website at http://www.providence.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Providence College has offered the following degree levels 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).