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- School Code: 794800
- Phone: (302) 736-2300
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FINANCIAL AID RATE
89%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
136FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,788Average 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 Wilmington 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 Delaware colleges that offer special education degrees.
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Wilmington University
120 N State St, Dover, DE
Wilmington University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in New Castle, DE, the campus resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Wilmington University is nearly nine thousand annually.
Areas of study offered at Wilmington University include:
- Education
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
The school operates under an open enrollment policy, admitting any students that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and personal statements may be requested for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $10,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Wilmington University may offer financial aid for students that qualify in the form of grants and loans.
The Wilmington University "Wildcats" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
Students may visit the school's http://www.wilmu.edu to view additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wilmington University offers a master's degree program in special education.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 12 |
| Female | 58 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black | 9 |
| White | 46 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
| Non Resident Alien | 1 |
| Unknown | 12 |
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 Wilmington University, 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 Wilmington University 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 support students and graduates, Wilmington University may provide services to students like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Wilmington University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf)
- Basketball (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf)
- Track and Field (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Bowling