Special Education Degree

The special education program at Union College – Barbourville 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 Kentucky colleges that offer special education degrees.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Union College – Barbourville

310 College St, Barbourville, KY

Union College is a nonprofit private college that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Barbourville, KY, in a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Around 1,400 students enroll at Union College per year.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 850 to 1010 on the SAT and within the range of 19 to 23 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Union College. Union College admits around 70% of students applying. Of those students admitted, nearly 24% of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at unionky.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $22,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs around $2,900 each year. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Union College Bulldogs participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.unionky.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Union College – Barbourville offers a master'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).