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Special Education Career Training Opportunities
Special education teachers educate students with educational and physical handicaps. They adapt general curriculum to meet students' needs while working in an advisory capacity to special needs students who take courses with the general student population.
With the right career training, you could find yourself making a difference in the lives of youth in no time.
Career Training in Special Education
Today, all states require special education teachers to be licensed in order to work in the classroom with special needs youth. The most traditional route to career training is through a bachelor's degree program at a campus-based university; however, advanced college degrees in special education are also available at the master's and PhD level. Typical coursework may include legal issues in special education, child development, as well as educational psychology.
If you are thinking of making a career change, you may want to consider online colleges offering coursework that leads to degrees in special education. Online programs afford you the opportunity to begin your career training without leaving your current job.
In the end, your time should be well rewarded, as special education teachers at the secondary level earned a median annual salary of $51,340 in 2008. Elementary special education teachers earned $50,020.
Special education teachers educate students with educational and physical handicaps. They adapt general curriculum to meet students' needs while working in an advisory capacity to special needs students who take courses with the general student population.
With the right career training, you could find yourself making a difference in the lives of youth in no time.
Career Training in Special Education
Today, all states require special education teachers to be licensed in order to work in the classroom with special needs youth. The most traditional route to career training is through a bachelor's degree program at a campus-based university; however, advanced college degrees in special education are also available at the master's and PhD level.
Featured Special Education Schools
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- MA/Education - Special Education (non-licensure)
- MA/Education - Culturally Responsive Education
- BA/Education Studies
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- M.S. Special Education (K-12)
- B.A. Special Education
- Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Program (K-8)
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- Doctor of Education - Special Education
- Ed.S. in Special Education - General
- Ph.D. in Education - KAM-based - Special Education
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- Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Special Education
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Certified Special Educators (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)
- B.S. in Elementary Education / Special Education (Dual Major)
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- Special Education - PhD in Education
- Special Education - Master of Education
- Special Education - Doctor of Education
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- Master of Science in Education in Special Ed - Gifted, Talented, and Creative
- Master of Science in Education in Special Ed - Instructional Specialist P-4
- Master of Science in Education in Special Ed - Instructional Specialist 4-12
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