Special Education Degree

The special education program at Hebrew College 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Hebrew College

Massachusetts Hall, Cambridge, MA

Hebrew College is a Jewish seminary located in Newton Centre, MA that provides educational pathways and rabbinical training for potential students. The school enrolls about 200 students annually, which can provide a great learning environment for students. Hebrew College offers several programs for students to choose from. Here are the more popular programs offered:

• Teacher and Professional Development
• Jewish Studies
• Rabbinical Studies
• Kindergarten and Preschool Education
• Religious, Sacred Music

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office.

Hebrew College also provides career counseling assistance for students in need of help.

The cost of tuition is around $19,000 for undergraduates and $26,000 for graduate students, but may change per year. Students are asked to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be offered to those that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Hebrew College has been accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education since 1955. To see more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit hebrewcollege.edu.

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).