Special Education Degree

The special education program at SUNY at Albany 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 York colleges that offer special education degrees.

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SUNY at Albany

80 Eaton Street, Morrisville, NY

SUNY at Albany, a public institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Albany, New York, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Nearly eighteen thousand students enroll at University at Albany yearly.

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

• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Social Sciences
• History

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to University at Albany earn an SAT score within the range of 1030 to 1200, or an ACT score within the range of 22 to 26. 47% of students that apply are admitted to University at Albany, of which 22 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at albany.edu.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $7,900, while nonresidents pay $17,000 for the year. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $7,500 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

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

Students can visit the University at Albany website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

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

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

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).