Special Education Degree

The special education program at Northern Vermont University Johnson Campus 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 Vermont colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Northern Vermont University Johnson Campus

337 College Hill, Johnson, VT

Johnson State College merged with Lyndon State College to create Northern Vermont University Johnson Campus.  NVU Johnson is a public college that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Johnson, VT, in a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Johnson State College is nearly 1,900 annually.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1240 - 1580 on the SAT and within the range of 17 - 22 on the ACT is common among students admitted to NVU Johnson.

NVU Johnson admits around 100% of students applying annually. Of those students accepted, about 32% registered for enrollment.  Key admissions information is available by calling the NVU team or by requesting information via our portal.

Tuition & fees at NVU Johnson Campus are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs approximately $10,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $22,000 for the year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $5,500. Johnson may provide financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.

The NVU Johnson Campus has a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the NVU Johnson Campus website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northern Vermont University Johnson Campus 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).