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ACCEPTANCE RATE

75.18%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$22,925

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Special Education Degree

The special education program at Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary 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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Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary

Also known as Moravian College

20th and the Parkway, Philadelphia, PA

Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary is a Moravian Church affiliated school located in Bethlehem, PA, which has a seminary for faith-filled students seeking to become priests. Approximately two thousand students enroll at Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary per year. More than forty different programs are offered at Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary, including degrees as high as a Master's degree. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
  • Business Administration
  • Psychology
  • English

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, as well as any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials.

Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary also provides services for students including flexible courses for those with irregular schedules, job placement opportunities, and career guidance & assistance for students in need of help.

This school's tuition is about $38,000 per year for undergraduate students and around $19,000 for graduate level programs, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. Living accommodations are offered and the cost is around $5,900 annually. Financial assistance may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has accredited the instruction & training provided by Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary for over ninety-two straight years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see program details, tuition, and disclosures.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Special Education program at Moravian College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Moravian College and Moravian Theological Seminary may provide student services like those listed below:

  • Distance learning
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assistance to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Moravian College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Landmark Conference)
  • Basketball (Landmark Conference)
  • Track and Field (Landmark Conference)
  • Field Hockey
  • Football (Centennial Conference)
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball