Special Education Degree

The special education program at University of St Francis 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 Illinois colleges that offer special education degrees.

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University of St Francis

511 NE Greenleaf St, Peoria, IL

The University of St. Francis, located in St. Joliet, Illinois, was founded 1920 by the congregation of the Third Order of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate to educated women in the congregation,. The school as originally known as Assisi Junior College, and by 1925 had opened its doors to women beyond the congregation. By 1930 a senior level curriculum was established and the school changed its name to College of St. Francis. By the early 1970's the school became coeducational, and during that time continued to expand its program offerings, introducing master degree curriculums to the school by 1980. In 1997 the school became affiliated with Saint Joseph College of Nursing, and by 1998 had changed its name once more to University of St. Francis.

Academics

University of St. Francis offers a number of academic majors resulting in a bachelor's degree and typically taking four years to complete. All students will participate in the necessary general education courses, taken in conjunction lower and upper division courses related to their major. The variety of majors ensures that students will be able to pursue the major that best suits their interests. In addition, students may pursue a minor in a different field based on personal interest or relation to their major. Master degree programs or more limited in number and require a separate admissions process with its own requirements.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Graphic Design
• Psychology
• Nursing
• Social Work

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students who have earned a 2.5 GPA, at 20 on the ACT exam, or a 1410 on the SAT and have completed the standard high school curriculum or equivalent are eligible for enrollment at University of St. Francis. Students may apply online, supplying pertinent documents such as transcripts and test scores,. Students will be assisted by an admissions counselor, and if they do not meet the minimum requirements for entry, may be admitted under a provisional basis.

Financial Aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete a USF Profile at the school and submit the completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), after which both documents will be used to determine a student's financial need, aid program eligibility, and monetary awards.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of St Francis has offered the following degree 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).