The bar has been raised for Special Education teachers.
Its no longer enough to just be qualified. "Highly qualified" is the latest standard recent legislation now requires of all public elementary and secondary special education teachers. Also, mainstreaming is changing the Special Education landscape, leaving educators to instruct mixed-ability classrooms.
With an advanced online Special Education degree, you can fill the quality void in schools everywhere. Quality teacher shortages, earlier diagnostication of disabilities and growing Special Education enrollment ensure that your job outlook is "excellent" and expected to grow faster than average (source: The Bureau of Labor and Statistics).
Whether you aspire to a certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master's or Doctorate degree, you'll have multiple online-learning delivery formats to choose from.
Some examples of challenges you'll learn to tackle:
Youll also delve into historical and current educational research studies on learning disabilities, behavior disorders, and physical handicaps. Tailoring curricula to students' unique need is complex, requiring as much training as book theory. A recent survey from American Annals of the Deaf showed that 50% of respondent teachers expressed a desire for more training in identification, assessment, and intervention.
Our programs provide just that training - most advanced degrees require an in-person student teaching/credentialing component in addition to online coursework. Consider the possibilities for your career. Explore the online Special Education degree programs below and request more information today.
