Special Education
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science with Teacher Licensure
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Today’s classrooms are filled with learners who have a diverse range of skill sets and personalities. The Springfield College Special Education teacher licensure program provides students with the proficiencies and confidence needed to connect with children in grades PreK-8, including those with exceptional learning needs.
Our students don’t just learn to teach, they’re actually in the classroom making a difference as early as their first year, thanks to our partnerships with area elementary schools. These field-based experiences with elementary children continue through year four, at which time they begin student teaching. Students learn from some of the area’s best teachers, allowing them to see first-hand the ways in which what they learn through their coursework translates into teaching in elementary classrooms.
Upon graduation, students will successfully secure employment to teach in a wide range of settings, including in urban, suburban, and rural areas.
What job can I get with a degree in Special Education?
A degree in Special Education from Springfield College prepares you for a rewarding career dedicated to supporting students with diverse learning needs. Graduates often become special education teachers, working in classrooms to provide tailored instruction and support to students with disabilities. This degree also opens doors to roles such as education coordinators, where you'll develop and oversee special education programs.
Data is from the 2024 Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Special education teachers work with students who have learning, mental, emotional, or physical disabilities. They adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects to students with mild to moderate disabilities. They also teach basic skills to students with severe disabilities.
Teacher assistants also are called teacher aides, instructional aides, paraprofessionals, education assistants, and paraeducators.
Teacher assistants work with or under the guidance of a licensed teacher. Reviewing with students individually or in small groups, teacher assistants help reinforce the lessons that teachers introduce.
Teacher assistants may provide feedback to teachers for monitoring student progress. Some teacher assistants meet regularly with teachers to discuss lesson plans and students’ development.
