Special Education Degree

The special education program at Seattle Pacific 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 Washington colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Seattle Pacific University (SPU)

1701 Broadway Avenue, Seattle, WA

SPU, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Seattle, Washington, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. The Free Methodist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. SPU has a yearly student enrollment of nearly four thousand.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at SPU. A score in a range of 1550 - 1875 on the SAT, or 22 - 28 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Approximately 70% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 23% of those accepted choosing to attend.

The cost of tuition is nearly $33,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students and costs approximately $5,400 per year. Students enrolled at SPU may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Seattle Pacific University "Falcons" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Gymnastics (NCAA Division II)

Students should visit the Seattle Pacific University website to see a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SPU offers a bachelor's degree program in special education.

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).