Special Education Degree

The special education program at Alabama A&M 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 Alabama colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Alabama A&M University (AAMU)

4900 Meridian Street, Normal, AL

Alabama A&M University is a public historically black institution located in Normal, AL. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Alabama. Around five thousand students enroll at A&M annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Psychology
• Engineering

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at Alabama A&M University. A score between 1100 - 1340 on the SAT, or 16 - 19 for the ACT is common among accepted students. This school has an acceptance rate of about 50% of which only 24% chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at aamu.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $7,500 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $13,000 per year. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $4,600 for the year. Some students at Alabama A&M University may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for A&M is the "Bulldogs", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students who wish to learn more about Alabama A&M University may check out their website at http://www.aamu.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

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