Special Education Degree

The special education program at University of the Cumberlands 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.

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University of the Cumberlands

1031 Zorn Avenue , Suite 400, Louisville, KY

University of the Cumberlands is a nonprofit private institution located in Williamsburg, KY and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Enrollment at Cumberland College is nearly 3,300 annually.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 19 - 24 on the ACT or 860 - 1040 on the SAT are required to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. Approximately 70% of all students that applied were admitted at Cumberland College, with 25% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $20,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Students attending Cumberland College may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Cumberland College "Patriots" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Sports available:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.ucumberlands.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of the Cumberlands has offered the following programs 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).