Useful Degrees Series: Special Education at Salem College July 6th, 2012
Few institutions have roots quite as deep as Salem College situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Women interested in attending an historic all-women’s college will find Salem College to be a compelling option. Salem College stands as the 13th oldest college in the United States and has an enrollment of over 1,100 students. Salem College also holds the distinction of being the oldest female only institution in the South.
Yes, There are Men at Salem College
It should be noted that surprisingly men are admitted to Salem College. This is done through the Fleer Center for Adult Education and through graduate programs in teacher education. So if you are a man and you were ruling Salem College out, guess again!
An Impressive Student-to-Teacher Ratio
There are many factors that serve to make Salem College a compelling choice. One such fact is the low teacher to student ratio. At Salem College, the student to teacher ratio is an impressive 11 to 1. Another distinction is that over 60% of the professors at Salem College are women. Students who want to get to know their teachers and like the idea of smaller and more intimate classes should take note of this excellent student to teacher ratio.
MAT and MEd Degree Options
Salem College has a strong focus on teacher education and, as result, offers many teaching degrees. There are four different teaching undergraduate degrees, including a BA and BS as well as graduate degrees including a Master of Arts in Teaching or MAT and a MEd degree. For the MAT, there are degrees available in Elementary Education, Art, Music, Special Education as well as other options. There are M.Ed options for both Special Education and Elementary Education as well.
Innovative Majors and Licensing Programs
While teaching does get a great deal of attention at Salem College, there are other innovative programs and licenses. One such program is a licensure program that can be built into a master’s degree program that pertains to the teaching of children from birth to kindergarten.
Likewise, the Not-for-Profit Management Major and Minor most definitely stand out as unique and innovative programs. These programs are designed to serve the growing demand and need for graduates with specialized knowledge in non-profits. Salem College acknowledges that the not-for-profit sector is extremely diverse. As a result, course work can include everything from chemistry to history. Additionally, there are ample internships available in the community.
Consistently Selected as a “Good Buy”
Those looking to get the most for their money will want to pay close attention to this next fact. Salem College has been selected by Money magazine as one of the 10 “best buys” among all women’s colleges and a top 25 “best buy” for liberal arts colleges in the Southeast. Another staggering statistic is the college enjoys a 100% law school acceptance and an 85% medical school rate for its graduates. There are both Pre-Law and Pre-Med programs available. Tuition for Salem College students who live on campus is roughly ,000 including room and board.
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