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- School Code: 220800
- Phone: (617) 521-2000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
73.13%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
6:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
16FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$25,569Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Special Education Degree
The special education program at Simmons 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer special education degrees.
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Simmons College
300 The Fenway, Boston, MA
Simmons College is a nonprofit private school that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Boston, MA, in a predominantly urban area. Simmons College has an annual student enrollment of approximately 5,000.
Students can select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Library Science
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Education
- History
Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Very common exam scores among students admitted to Simmons College are within the range of 22 to 26 on the ACT, or 1540 to 1850 on the SAT exam. Approximately 50 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 16 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is close to $37,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Simmons College participates in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA's Great Northeast Athletic Conference in Basketball.
Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.simmons.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Simmons College has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Master's Degree
- Post-Masters Certificate
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | 74 |
| Post-Masters Certificate | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 15 |
| Female | 59 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black | 4 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| White | 58 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 6 |
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
Upon completion of the Special Education program at Simmons College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Simmons College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Simmons College may offer services like:- Online classes
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work