Devoting your life to education is both admirable and rewarding. Choosing to major in special education and work with special needs students is even more of a challenge, but it's a career that can be extraordinarily gratifying. As a special education and teaching major, you learn how best to teach students who have learning, communication, emotional, behavioral, physical, and developmental disabilities and disorders. Programs typically focus on courses that prepare individuals to provide services to children or adults. Topics may include topics like the diagnosis of learning disabilities, individual education plan (IEP) development, supervising, counseling, teaching students with special needs, and special education law. You'll also receive instruction typical for all education majors in classes like classroom management, educational psychology, and childhood development. Most programs require students to complete a student teaching program at some point during their senior year. This allows you to function as a classroom teacher for several months and valuable experience in the field while being supervised by a licensed professional. Special education and teaching majors typically work in schools. However, pursuing a graduate degree may open up additional opportunities in educational administration or school district leadership.
Ottawa University-Phoenix is a private, Christ-centered institution established in 1865. The Phoenix campus is an adult learning facility, offering more than 90 different graduate and undergraduate degree and certificate programs, many of which can...
This is an awesome school. The academic structure is great! The professors work very hard to help you do well and they give positive feedback.
” – Tonya from Durham, NCWith campus a short walk from the Napa River and San Pablo Bay, Touro University California is a graduate school of health science in the San Francisco Bay Area with an emphasis on Jewish values and culture. Touro offers Doctor of Osteopathic...
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is the internet hub for all Penn State online classes. Penn State World confers degrees and certificates in over 150 academic programs entirely online. In addition, Penn State World does not require students...
Originally founded to serve the educational needs of a large group of returning World War II veterans, Ohio University Eastern is a regional campus in the OU system. OUE grants 13 bachelor’s and two associate degree programs entirely on campus as...
Northern Vermont University Johnson is a public, 4-year institution established on a rural, 350-acre campus in Lamoille County. NVU Johnson offers nearly 40 major and minor areas of study, four graduate areas of study, and a variety of licensure and...
Ohio University-Chillicothe is the original regional campus in the OU system and the first regional campus in the state. Ohio Chillicothe is home to more than 20 academic programs and foundational courses for degrees offered at other OU campuses. For...
The University of Cincinnati Clermont College is an open-access regional campus in the UC system east of the Cincinnati metro area. In addition to over 50 associate degree fields of study, UC Clermont offers a bachelor’s degree in Applied...
I love it! I have a personalized setting with my professor where they know me on a first name basis and can honestly help me and I can tell that they are enjoying they're job.
” – Sarah from Middletown, OH
Cumberland University is a private university in Lebanon, Tennessee. The university was founded by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1842, and five years later a law school was added, followed by the school of theology in 1854. The Cumberland...
If you plan on attending all four years, you will make friendships and relationships with your professors who all know you by name and really do want you to be the best you can be. Every professor is looking out for your best interest. One of our...
” – Kristen from Franklin, OHBlue Ridge Community College is a 2-year community college situated in the mountains of western North Carolina. Part of the North Carolina Community College System, BRCC is home to 30 academic areas of study conferring degrees and certificates in...
Originally founded by the Dominican Order, Universidad Central de Bayamón is a Catholic university in northern Puerto Rico. UCB is home to four colleges of Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Business Development and Education offering 25 bachelor’s...
Diablo Valley College is a 2-year public institution located in Pleasant Hill and San Ramon, California. DVC boasts high transfer rates, with many of its students continuing their college careers at CSU and UC. The campus features a number of...
Diablo Valley College has a variety of great professors that know what they are teaching. If you are focusing on a certain subject, DVC has the professors that you are looking for.
” – Shawn Steven from Antioch, CA
Penn State Great Valley is a school of graduate and professional studies in the Philadelphia metro area and a campus of the Pennsylvania State University system. Penn State Great Valley confers master’s degrees in 10 fields of study and features...
The Universidad Adventista de las Antillas is a Christian college in western Puerto Rico affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Adventista confers associate and bachelor’s degrees in fields of study from five academic departments. As a...
Concordia University Nebraska is a private, Christ-centered institution established in the city of Seward and is part of the Concordia University System. The college’s 85-acre campus is home to over 20 academic buildings and residence halls, and...
I am a Theology major in the Director of Christian Education (DCE) program here at Concordia and very much like the majority of the class I have taken thus far. I especially like the classes geared towards my two main areas of emphasis and the...
” – Nicholas from Broomfield, COJust a few blocks from the Ohio River, Ohio University-Southern Campus is a regional campus in the OU system. OU Southern offers 30 degree and certificate programs available entirely on campus as well as the opportunity to begin classes in other OU...
I am learning a lot in all of my classes so far, but I would have to say that the classes that I've learned the most in were General Psychology 101 and Math 102. The instructors made sure that EVERY student understood a topic before they progressed...
” – Brittany from Ironton, OHFounded by the Bishops of Puerto Rico, the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico is a Catholic school in Ponce providing education to students of all faiths. PCUPR is home to seven academic schools including a recently added School of...
I've been here since I graduated from High School.
” – JOSE from ADJUNTAS, PRNestled between the Rio Grande and Taos Pueblo, the University of New Mexico-Taos is a 2-year community college and a branch campus of the UNM system. UNM-Taos is home to over 30 associate degree and certificate-granting academic programs. In...
American University of Puerto Rico, Manati Campus has been a great decision I had take because of its location and college programs. I decided to attend this college for its transportation services, college life and ease of study hours. This college...
” – Javier from Morovis, PROhio University Lancaster is a regional campus in the OU system located southeast of Columbus. OUL offers 12 bachelor’s degree programs on campus including Sport and Lifestyle Studies and Middle Childhood Education as well as the option to begin...
I think the small class size is a great learning environment. I believe student will succeed in a room where they can speak one on one with their professor. The academic, as well as, athletic programs are very strong and are a great place for...
” – Mason from Pickerington, OHSpecializing in adult education, Union Institute and University is a college with academic centers in Ohio, Florida, and California offering bachelor’s degrees in 12 undergraduate fields of study. UI&U also features several distance learning options...
Established in 1916, Bank Street College of Education is a private, graduate institution located in New York City. Bank Street offers over 40 master’s degree and non-degree programs for future educators, many of which prepare students for...
Caribbean University is a 4-year degree-granting institution in northeast Puerto Rico with a main campus in Bayamón. The Bayamón campus offers bachelor’s degrees in 10 academic subjects and associate degrees in seven fields of study. In addition to...
Sinte Gleska University is a 4-year, tribal institution located in Mission, South Dakota. Sinte Gleska offers over 20 academic programs, awarding certificates, associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and master’s degrees. The college’s campus...
Sinte Gleska offers four year degree programs in Human Services, Business, Lakota Studies and Information Technology,generally, with several minors. The university is open to the general public and core studies involve the Lakota Culture. SGU is...
” – Alicia from Parmelee, SDEstablished in 1962, LIU Brentwood is a private, 4-year institution located in New York. As one of Long Island University’s regional campuses, LIU Brentwood offers six undergraduate degree and 16 postgraduate degree and certificate programs, many of...
Located in the capital city of San Juan, the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico Metro campus is a 4-year institution with Christian roots and the most urban location in the Inter-American University system. IAUPR Metro is composed of seven...
Inter American University is a great college it is full of diversity. This school helps you get to know about other cultures while receiving a degree. I would pick Inter American University over any university, hands down!
” – Elizabeth from San Juan, PRFormerly known as Antioch University McGregor, Antioch University Midwest is a campus of the Antioch system dedicated to providing higher education for adult students. From its campus in western Ohio, Antioch Midwest offers 11 bachelor’s degree...
Established in 1967, the University of Puerto Rico-Cayey is a public, 4-year institution located on an urban, 145-acre campus in Cayey. UPR Cayey offers academic programs in 12 areas of study, as well as an Honors Studies Program that features...
Wonderful university. The campus is beautiful with lots of landscaping, sculptures, fountains, benches and tables. The professors are great and the class sizes are generally small, although some classes do contain multiple sections.
”Established in 1946, Ohio University in Zanesville is a public, 4-year institution located in Muskingum County and is one of seven Ohio University campuses and centers. OU Zanesville offers five associate degree programs, 13 bachelor’s degree...
Established in 1912, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German is a private, 4-year institution located in southwestern Puerto Rico. The college offers over 30 undergraduate programs and 15 postgraduate programs, awarding degrees from an...
The Inter American University of Puerto Rico, San German campus is very beautiful and very fun place to be. There you make a lot of friends and you feel accepted. The best this about this university is that when you graduate from there, you will...
” – Madeline from Puerto RicoEstablished in 1969, Caribbean University-Carolina is a private, 4-year institution located in Puerto Rico. The Carolina campus offers 12 undergraduate programs, as well as three master’s degree programs in Education and Business Administration. The...
Hebrew Theological College is a school of Orthodox Jewish scholarship in the Chicagoland area dedicated to training rabbis and Torah scholars. Known informally as “Skokie Yeshiva,” HTC is home to the Beis Midrash & College Program for Men and...
Originally founded as a junior college, Caribbean University-Ponce is a 4-year institution and a branch campus of CU in southern Puerto Rico. The Ponce campus awards bachelor’s degrees in 14 academic programs and associate degrees in eight fields of...
Originally founded as the American Business College, American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamón is an institution of higher learning in northern Puerto Rico and a campus in the AUPR system. AUPR offers 12 bachelor’s degree majors as well as eight...
Established in 2006, LIU Riverhead is a private, 4-year institution located in New York. Riverhead offers nine graduate-level degree and certificate programs in Education, with evening and weekend courses available for flexible scheduling. The...
Established in 1956, the Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a private, 4-year institution located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. The university offers over 40 undergraduate and technical degree and certificate programs, as well as five...
Caribbean University-Vega Baja is a regional campus of the Caribbean University system in northern Puerto Rico. The Vega Baja campus offers bachelor’s degree programs in the departments of Business Administration, Education, Criminal Justice, Social...
The College of Graduate and Extended Studies is a branch institution of Central Methodist University, primarily located in Fayette, Missouri with satellite campuses throughout the region. CGES offers over 30 undergraduate and postgraduate degree...
Most instructors really help you learn and are interested in your achievements. Most professors are also readily available outside of class for assistance, and study sessions/tutors are available for most classes.
” – Shelby from Independence, MOArizona State University at Skysong is an innovation center affiliated with ASU in Scottsdale. ASU Skysong combines academia with local industry by providing university programs to support entrepreneurs from area businesses. Skysong also facilitates...
Established in 1965, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is a private, Christ-centered institution located in western Puerto Rico. As one of the world’s 25 pontifical universities, PUCPR offers over 30 undergraduate and eight...
LIU Hudson at Westchester is a branch campus of Long Island University, a private, graduate education institution, and is located in Purchase, New York. The college provides over 70 degree and certificate programs throughout its five schools of...
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo is a Christian university and a regional campus of the IAUPR system. The Fajardo campus is the only institution of higher learning to offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the northeast Puerto Rico...
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas is a Christian-centered institution and the first regional college in the IAUPR system. Located in central Puerto Rico, the Barranquitas campus is home to 22 bachelor’s degree programs. IAUPR...
I visited this institution, I've also heard of it. I understand that this university is right for me because I live near it and wish to study there.
”With a name bestowed by Pope John Paul II, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a Catholic university and a regional campus of the PCUPR system in northern Puerto Rico. PCUPR Arecibo offers bachelor’s degrees in over 160 fields of...
