Special Education Degree

The special education program at Regent 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 Virginia colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Regent University

Also known as William & Mary

200 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA

Regent University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Virginia Beach, VA and operated as a private institution. About 5,200 students enroll at Regent University annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Regent University offers:

• Education
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Theology And Religious Vocations

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. The majority of students accepted to Regent University have an SAT score between 960 - 1190, or an ACT score between 20 - 25. This school has an acceptance rate of around 82% of which only 18% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at regent.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $14,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,700 per year. Students at Regent University may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Regent University has offered the following programs for students:

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

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).