Special Education Degree

The special education program at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (Ship)

1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, a public institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Slippery Rock, PA, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Enrollment at SRU is nearly eight thousand per year.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Engineering Technology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1380 - 1630 for the SAT exam and in a range of 19 - 24 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to SRU. SRU has an admissions rate of around 67 percent of which only 39 percent decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $9,400 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $13,000 per year. Housing is available for students and costs approximately $6,700 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)

Students who wish to view more about this school may visit their website at http://www.sru.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Ship has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate 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).