How viable is a Bachelor Degree in Education (Special Education)?
There is such a great need for Special Education teachers in the U.S. that some communities are hiring candidates who are not yet certified, and in some cases even paying for the rest of their Special Ed. education. However, in addition to being a teacher, a degree in Special Education can prepare you for a career in education policy (in which there is currently a particularly heightened need), to work in education leadership positions, or to oversee a variety of types of special education programs. If you were to take on a second major, such as Journalism, you could possibly pursue a career as a Special Education reporter, writer, or columnist. For Special Ed. job prospects, you might want to check out Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos070.htm . There you will find a wealth of information. For example, according to this report, “Nearly all [Special Education Teachers] work in pub
