Special Education Degree

The special education program at SUNY at Fredonia 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 Fredonia

Also known as SUNY Cortland

Miller Building, Cortland, NY

SUNY at Fredonia, a public institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Fredonia, New York, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Over 5,800 students enroll at SUNY at Fredonia yearly.

Students can select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• History

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Very common exam scores among students admitted to SUNY at Fredonia are within the range of 22 to 26 for the ACT exam, or 970 to 1170 for the SAT exam. This school admits approximately 50 percent of students applying annually. Of those accepted, about 33 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at SUNY at Fredonia varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $7,400 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 for the year. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for a cost of $6,900 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

SUNY at Fredonia has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.fredonia.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

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

• Bachelor'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).