Special Education Degree

The special education program at Southeastern 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 Florida colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Southeastern University

421 N Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL

Southeastern University is a nonprofit private institution located in Lakeland, FL and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Assemblies of God Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Southeastern University has a yearly student enrollment of about two thousand.

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

• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology

The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and admissions essays may be requested for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found at seu.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $19,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing is available for students and costs about $4,500 each year. Southeastern University may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Southeastern University offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)

Students can visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southeastern University has offered the following academic 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).