Special Education Degree

The special education program at California State University – East Bay 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 California colleges that offer special education degrees.

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California State University – East Bay

800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA

History

California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) was founded in 1957 as the State College for Alameda County. Over the following years the school has had many location and name changes. In 1961 the school moved to Hayward Hills and was renamed Alameda State College, in 1963 it was once again renamed, this time to California State College at Hayward.

In 1972 the school was granted University Status and changed its name to California State University, Hayward. In 2005, the school, with a new mission to serve the eastern San Francisco Bay Area, changed its name to the current CSUEB.

CSUEB operates locations in Hayward, Oakland and Concord California, and serves over 13,000 students annually and is one of a few schools in the California State University System to utilize the quarter system.

Academics

CSUEB offers over 100 career oriented programs and is known for its College of Business and Economics, its Education Department and Music Department. CSUEB is considered a top-tier masters granting school.

Programs offered include:

• Art History
• Human Resource Management
• Accounting
• Literature
• Early Childhood Development
• Sociology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Freshman applicants interested in enrolling at CSUEB must meet the following requirements:

• High School graduate/GED
• Complete a minimum 15 unit pattern of college preparatory courses with a grade of C or higher
• Have a qualifying eligibility index (GPA plus ACT or SAT test score)

Graduate and transfer admissions will have separate requirements which are available on the website.

Financial aid is available in a variety of forms to qualifying students. To determine eligibility students should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Athletics

The CSUEB Pioneers are Members of the NCAA Division II and compete in the CCAA.

Athletics programs offered:

• Baseball/Softball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Track and Field
• Swimming
• Volleyball
• Water Polo

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. California State University – East Bay offers a master's degree program in special education.

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).