Special Education Degree

The special education program at Auburn University – Montgomery 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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Auburn University – Montgomery (AUM)

300 N Beaty St, Athens, AL

Auburn University - Montgomery is a public institution that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Montgomery, Alabama, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at AUM is nearly 5,800 annually.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Education

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to Auburn University - Montgomery score in a range of 18 - 23 on the ACT. An estimated 80% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 48% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at aum.edu.

Tuition & fees at AUM are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $8,300 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $24,000 for the year. The cost of on-campus housing is about $4,400 annually. Auburn University - Montgomery may offer financial aid for students who qualify in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for AUM is the "Senators", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Softball (NAIA Division I)
• Tennis (NAIA Division I)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.aum.edu to see additional information or simply complete the form on this page to learn more about the school's admissions requirements.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. AUM has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

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).