Special Education Degree

The special education program at East Central 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer special education degrees.

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East Central University

700 College Road, Warner, OK

East Central University is a public school that has a large selection of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Ada, OK, in a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at ECU exceeds four thousand annually.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most students admitted to ECU have an SAT score in a range of 860 - 1100, or an ACT composite score between 18 - 23. Roughly 90 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 72 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at ecok.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $5,200 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $12,000 per year. Student housing is available for students and costs about $1,900 each year. Students enrolled at East Central University may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The ECU Tigers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Students can take a look at the school's www.ecok.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. East Central University 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).