Special Education Degree

The special education program at Eastern Illinois 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 Illinois colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Eastern Illinois University (EIU)

816 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Eastern Illinois University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Charleston, IL and publically funded. Approximately twelve thousand students are enrolled yearly at Eastern Illinois University.

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

• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Most students accepted to EIU score in a range of 19 to 23 on the ACT exam. EIU has an admissions rate of about 68 percent of which only 29 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at eiu.edu.

Tuition & fees at Eastern Illinois University vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $11,000 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $28,000 annually. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The EIU "Panthers" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

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

Students may visit the Eastern Illinois University website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

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