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General Contact
- School Code: 311600
- Phone: (937) 433-3410
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
97%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$7,976Average 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 University of Rio Grande 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 Ohio colleges that offer special education degrees.
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University of Rio Grande
555 E Alex Bell Rd, Centerville, OH
University of Rio Grande is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Rio Grande, OH, in a predominantly rural area. University of Rio Grande has a yearly student enrollment of about 2,300.
Areas of study available at University of Rio Grande include but are not limited to:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
- Engineering Technology
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
The school operates under an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be requested for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is approximately $21,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their costs. University of Rio Grande may offer financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The University of Rio Grande "Redmen" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:
- Baseball (NAIA Division II)
- Basketball (NAIA Division II)
- Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
- Soccer (NAIA Division II)
Students who wish to view more about this school can check out their website at http://www.rio.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Rio Grande has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 |
| Master's Degree | 0 |
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
Students who have completed the Special Education program at University of Rio Grande, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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 provide a better idea of the applicants University of Rio Grande accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or 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, University of Rio Grande may offer services to students like those listed below:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Rio Grande is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (374)
- Basketball (374)
- Track and Field (374)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Bowling