Special Education Degree

The special education program at Adams State 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 Colorado colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Adams State College

432 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO

About
Adams State College, located in Alamosa, Colorado, was founded in 1921 as a teacher's college known as Adam's Normal School. The school was established by Billy adams, who prior to his career as a legislator, then governor, worked for three decades to establish the school.

Since then the school has transformed, expanding its offerings and expanding beyond its original purpose. The school recently renovated and updated its facilities through a project costing more than 65  million dollars as part of its overall mission to provide students with the best education opportunities and facilities possible.

Academics
Adams State College offers a number of undergraduate and graduate level programs for interested students. Combined with small class sizes and a low student to teacher ratio, the school allows students to receive a high quality, personalized education. The programs offered also allow for practical education in order to meet workforce demands. Some programs prepare students for professional degree programs such as law or medicine.

Programs offered include:

• Business
• Chemistry
• Nursing
• Sociology
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in Attending Adams State College should complete the application online and submit it along with the application fee, standardized test scores, transcripts and the Higher Education Academics Requirements form.

Once submitted the application and provided information will be reviewed and a response regarding admission mailed to the applicant. Graduate programs require a bachelor's degree and may have more stringent review processes.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and work study programs offered at the state and federal level. Students in need of aid must provide all pertinent tax and income information as well as submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine need, eligibility and awards.

Scholarships may also be available from external sources, often requiring a separate application.  Each private scholarship comes with their own unique qualifications and award levels.

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).