College of Education Health and Human Services
School of Lifespan Development and Educational Services
www.kent.edu/ehhs/ldes


About This Program

The Bachelor of Science in Education in Special Education prepares you for a career in teaching and advocating for students with exceptionalities. With a focus on evidence-based practices and diverse field experiences, you'll develop the skills needed to make a difference in the lives of students. Read more...

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

  • 2.9% slower than the average
  • 193,000 number of jobs
  • $60,620 potential earnings

Special education teachers, secondary school

  • 3.2% about as fast as the average
  • 143,000 number of jobs
  • $62,320 potential earnings

Special education teachers, all other

  • 8.5% much faster than the average
  • 36,600 number of jobs
  • $62,820 potential earnings

Substitute teachers, short-term

  • 2.6% slower than the average
  • 619,400 number of jobs
  • $29,370 potential earnings

Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

  • 3.6% about as fast as the average
  • 1,395,900 number of jobs
  • $28,900 potential earnings

Rehabilitation counselors

  • 10.3% much faster than the average
  • 120,200 number of jobs
  • $37,530 potential earnings

Community and social service specialists, all other

  • 11.7% much faster than the average
  • 105,200 number of jobs
  • $46,770 potential earnings

Social and community service managers

  • 17.0% much faster than the average
  • 175,500 number of jobs
  • $69,600 potential earnings

Social and human service assistants

  • 16.8% much faster than the average
  • 425,600 number of jobs
  • $35,960 potential earnings

Accreditation

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (Deaf Education and Mild to Intensive Dual License concentrations only)

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.