Special Education Degree

The special education program at Georgia Southern 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 Georgia colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Georgia Southern University

Also known as Georgia College

1332 Southern Drive, Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Statesboro, GA and publically funded. Georgia Southern University has an enrollment of around 20,500 annually, which places it among the biggest universities in the state.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Georgia Southern University offers:

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

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most common exam scores among applicants accepted to Georgia Southern University are in the range of 21 to 25 on the ACT, or 1500 to 1740 on the SAT. This school has an acceptance rate of around 56% of which only 66% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Georgia Southern University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $6,100 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 per year. The cost of on-campus housing is around $6,000 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The Georgia Southern University Eagles participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

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

Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.georgiasouthern.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Georgia College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• 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).