UGA Specific Information for Special Education

The special education program prepares teachers and teacher-educators, and provides leadership in the field at local, state, national and international levels. Its graduate programs are perennially ranked among the top 20 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. The special education program prepares highly skilled teachers and teacher-educators, and provides leadership in the field at local, state, national and international levels to assist individuals with disabilities in acquiring greater independence in an increasingly diverse, technological, and literacy-intensive global community. 



Class of 2024 Career Outcomes for Special Education*

** Includes Self-Employed


Campus Resources


Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations

Daily Career Center Drop-In Hours: (staffed by Career Center graduate assistants and student interns)

  • In-Person: Mondays – Thursdays, 12 pm – 2 pm in Clark Howell Hall (2nd Floor)
  • Virtual: Fridays, 11 am – 3 pm, career.uga.edu/appointments
  • No Appointment Necessary!

Individual Career Consulting Appointments: Schedule online through Handshake or by calling 706-542-3375


Additional Career Research Resources

  • O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.  
  • My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.  
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.  
  • Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.  
  • Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.  
  • UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.  
  • Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance. 
  • Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.  
  • Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you. 


Employment Websites

GENERAL

  • Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)  
  • LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!) 
  • Idealist (non-profit jobs) 
  • USAJobs (federal jobs) 

MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC


Professional Associations/Resources


Employers/Position Titles Reported by Class of 2024 Special Education Majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
Barrow County School District K-2nd Autism Special Education Teacher
Chicago Public School District Special Education Teacher
Clarke County School District Kindergarten Teacher
Clarke County School District Paraprofessional
Clarke County School District Pre-school Adapted Curriculum Special Education Teacher
Clarke County School District Paraprofessional
Clarke County School District Paraprofessional
Cobb County School District Special Education Teacher
Fortson 4-H Center Environmental Educator
Gwinnett County School District Special Education Teacher
Habersham County School District Special Education Math Teacher
Jefferson Academy Teacher
Kind Behavioral Health Registered Behavior Technician
Walton County School District Teacher
* denotes no responses received.

*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2024 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools Attended by Class of 2024 Special Education Majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
Augusta University Occupational Therapy, MHS
Mount St. Joseph University Reading Science, Master’s
University of Georgia Master’s Program Not Specified
University of Georgia Special Education, Master’s
University of Georgia Special Education, Master's
University of Georgia Special Education, Master’s
University of Georgia Special Education, Master's
University of Georgia Special Education, Master's
University of Georgia Special Education, Master's
University of Georgia Special Education, Master's
University of Georgia Special Education, Master's
University of Georgia Special Education, Master's
University of Georgia Pre-Professional Speech Language Pathology, Graduate Certificate
University of Georgia Special Education, Master's
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Social Work, MSW
* denotes no responses received.