Special Education Degree

The special education program at Ursuline College 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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Ursuline College

2550 Lander Rd, Pepper Pike, OH

Ursuline College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Pepper Pike, Ohio, the school resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Around 1,500 students enroll at Ursuline College per year.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Ursuline College. A score within the range of 1180 to 1630 on the SAT, or 19 to 24 for the ACT is common among accepted students. 55% of those students that apply are accepted to Ursuline College, of which 30 percent choose to attend.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $27,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. The price of on-campus housing is about $4,700 for the year. This school may offer financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students may visit the school's http://www.ursuline.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Ursuline College has offered the following program 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).