Special Education and Teaching Major

Description: 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. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies. Is Special Education and Teaching the right major for you?
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Special Education and Teaching Major

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$56,500

Median Hourly Wage

$27.16*

Total Employed Nationally

100,510


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.