Special Education Degree

The special education program at New Jersey City 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 New Jersey colleges that offer special education degrees.

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New Jersey City University (HCCC)

70 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, NJ

NJCU provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Jersey City, NJ and publically funded. Enrollment at NJCU is nearly 8,500 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs New Jersey City University offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score in a range of 1165 - 1430 on the SAT, or 19 - 21 for the ACT is common among admitted students. 45% of applicants are admitted to New Jersey City University, of which 36% choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at njcu.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $11,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $20,000 per year. Student housing is available for students and costs around $6,900 each year. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

The mascot for New Jersey City University is the "Gothic Knights", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

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

Students may take a look at the school's njcu.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. HCCC has offered the following program levels 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).