Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs

Types of Degrees Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	892
Graduate Certificate	187

What Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs Majors Need to Know

In an O*NET survey, education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.

Knowledge Areas for Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs Majors

According to O*NET survey takers, a major in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

Skills for Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs Majors

A major in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs prepares you for careers in which the following skill-sets are crucial:

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Abilities for Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs Majors

As you progress with your education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs degree, there are several abilities you should pick up that will help you in whatever related career you choose. These abilities include:

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

What Can You Do With a Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	11.3%	$55,840

Who Is Getting a Master’s Degree in Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs?

This major is dominated by women with about 89% of recent graduates being female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	48
Black or African American	86
Hispanic or Latino	123
White	559
International Students	13
Other Races/Ethnicities	63

Geographic Diversity

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs. About 1.5% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs

Some degrees associated with education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs have obtained the following education levels.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Some College Courses	1.5%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	3.0%
Bachelor’s Degree	32.1%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.	32.0%
Master’s Degree	24.6%
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession.	7.9%

Online Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	25	1
Certificate (2-4 Years)	1	0
Associate’s Degree	51	4
Bachelor’s Degree	31	13
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	56	10
Post-Master’s	10	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	2	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs.

Major	Number of Grads
General Special Education	22,757
Elementary Special Education	1,748
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities	1,354
Other Special Education & Teaching	1,246
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism	1,132
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs	738
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities	546
Education/Teaching of the Gifted & Talented	481
Education of the Deaf	350
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments	245
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness	193
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances	139
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed	114
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities	80
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs	79
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries	57
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic & Other Physical Health Impairments	37

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
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