BU Special Education Teaching Degree, Major and Program Information

A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies. Find colleges offering special education teaching degree.

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Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School
Job Description
Teach elementary and 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. Read more about primary school special education teachers in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 226,000
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 270,300
- Percent Job Growth: 44.30%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Job 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. Read more about special education teachers middle school in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 100,300
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 118,400
- Percent Job Growth: 18.10%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
Job 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. Read more about secondary school special education teachers in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 146,700
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 166,200
- Percent Job Growth: 19.50%

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Special Education Teaching

	Total	Bachelor	Master	Certificate	Doctor
Overall
All Students	33	5	25	-	3

By Gender
Male	3	-	1	-	2
Female	30	5	24	-	1

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	1	-	-	-	1
American Indian	-	-	-	-	-
Black	1	-	1	-	-
Asian	3	1	2	-	-
Hispanic	1	-	1	-	-
White	13	2	9	-	2
Unknown	14	2	12	-	-

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This Program is Also Offered at Other Public Colleges in Massachusetts

4 Year Programs

Bridgewater State College

131 Summer Street
Bridgewater, MA 02325

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 109

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Fitchburg State College

160 Pearl St
Fitchburg, MA 01420

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 82

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Midsized Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Framingham State College

100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 41

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Salem State College

352 Lafayette St
Salem, MA 01970

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 88

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

University of Massachusetts - Boston

100 Morrissey Blvd
Boston, MA 02125

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 95

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

Westfield State College

577 Western Ave
Westfield, MA 01086

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 46

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential

This Program is Also Offered at Other Private Colleges in Massachusetts

4 Year Programs

American International College

1000 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 32

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

Assumption College

500 Salisbury St
Worcester, MA 01609

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 24

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

College of Our Lady of the Elms

291 Springfield St
Chicopee, MA 01013

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
Size & Residential Status: Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Curry College

1071 Blue Hill Ave
Milton, MA 02186

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Eastern Nazarene College

23 E Elm Ave
Quincy, MA 02170

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

Gordon College

255 Grapevine Rd
Wenham, MA 01984

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Highly Residential

Hebrew College

160 Herrick Road
Newton Centre, MA 02459

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 1

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: Under 1,000
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Theological Seminaries, Bible Colleges, and Other Faith-Related Institutions

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