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
Associate Degree	1,173
Bachelor’s Degree	986
Master’s Degree	892
Basic Certificate	280
Graduate Certificate	187
Undergraduate Certificate	29

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

Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:

• 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

When studying education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs, you’ll learn many skills that will help you be successful in a wide range of jobs - even those that do not require a degree in the field. The following is a list of some of the most common skills needed for careers associated with this major:

• 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.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• 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 a education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs major, you will find yourself needing the following abilities:

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• 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.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

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

People with a education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs degree often go into the following careers:

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

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

This major is dominated by women with about 97% 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	11
Black or African American	68
Hispanic or Latino	84
White	770
International Students	4
Other Races/Ethnicities	49

Geographic Diversity

Students from other countries are interested in Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, too. About 0.4% 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 careers associated with education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

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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