Special Education Degree

The special education program at Whitworth University 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 Washington colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Whitworth University

Also known as Whitworth College

345 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla, WA

Whitworth University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Spokane, WA, it resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Whitworth University has an annual student enrollment of approximately 3,000.

Areas of study offered at Whitworth University include:

• Education
• English Language And Literature
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. This school has an admissions rate of 48 percent of which only 16 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $35,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $5,300. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Whitworth University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at www.whitworth.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Whitworth University 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).