Special Education and Teaching, General

Education

What is it about?

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 in a collaborative or team environment. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies.

Numbers at a glance

66th
Popular nationwide
185
Search Rank on O's List
306
Colleges offer it
5,475
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
633
Women
4,842

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Utah State University180
Illinois State University148
Northern Arizona University110
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania93
Western Washington University78
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania68
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania67
Kent State University at Kent62
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire62
Arizona State University-Tempe61
Average public university graduating class: 22 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Western Governors University645
Liberty University132
Providence College51
Brigham Young University-Provo46
University of Hartford31
University of Dayton25
Southeastern University22
St Bonaventure University22
Cabrini College22
Trinity Christian College20
Average private university graduating class: 12 students.

O's Insights on Special Education and Teaching, General

  • Major has been decreasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 70% of graduates come from public universities.

Related Majors

Major Graduates Colleges
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 703 42
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