Special Education (B.S.Ed.)
Major: Special Education
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.)
Program Code: BSED-SPCD-ED
Dual Licensure Preparation: Special Education (Pre K-12) and Elementary Education (K-8)
Department: Educational Specialties
Program: Special Education
DESCRIPTION
Recent federal mandates in the areas of special and general education focus on creating school communities where students with diverse abilities learn together. These mandates demand a teacher with exceptional talents. Our Dual licensure Program in Special Education prepares students to be just such a teacher.
The Special Education Dual License Program is based on the belief that all children are valued members in the school community. The Dual License program prepares students to work with a diverse learning population and teaches strategies that are effective for all learners by providing:
- Diverse learning experiences
- One-on-support from experienced UNM supervisors
- Coursework that reflects real-life experience
- Supportive faculty members who have recent experience in classroom settings
- Consistent advising from faculty beginning pre-admission through to graduation
Our state-of-the-art preparation is one of the few of its kind in the country that prepare teachers to be effective across the full continuum of educational settings for all students. During the two-year program, students complete coursework to earn a dual major in special education and elementary education while they gain a wealth of classroom experience and effective strategies for all learners. Graduate are eligible for New Mexico licensure in special education (PreK-12) and elementary education (K-8).
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Special Education (B.S.Ed.) Program Requirements
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Special Education Section from UNM Catalog
Special Education Course Descriptions (Subject Code: SPCD)
Special Education Faculty
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Letter to Prospective Students (contains application instructions)
Application Form
Information Certification Form
Letter of Recommendation Form (3 letters of recommendation required)
Mailing Address for Letters of Recommendation:
Special Education Program
Department of Educational Specialties
MSC05-3040
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Fall Admission: March 15
Spring Admission: October 15
Applications accepted at other times; these are priority deadlines.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Initial Inquiries Should be Directed to:
Veronica Moore, Ph.D.
Program Manager, Dual Licensure Program
Hokona Hall 280
Telephone: 505-277-4462
E-mail: vmoore@unm.edu
or
Liz Keefe, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator, Special Education
Hokona Hall 269
Telephone: 505-277-1587
E-mail: lkeefe@unm.edu
Jo Sanchez
Academic Advisor
Hokona Hall 273
Telephone: 505-277-5018
FAX: 505-277-8679
E-mail: jsanchez@unm.edu
NOTE: For general information about applying to UNM and to COE undergraduate programs, see:
Applying to UNM
Applying to COE Undergraduate Programs
Special Education (B.S.Ed.)
Major: Special Education
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.)
Program Code: BSED-SPCD-ED
Dual Licensure Preparation: Special Education (Pre K-12) and Elementary Education (K-8)
Department: Educational Specialties
Program: Special Education
DESCRIPTION
Recent federal mandates in the areas of special and general education focus on creating school communities where students with diverse abilities learn together. These mandates demand a teacher with exceptional talents. Our Dual licensure Program in Special Education prepares students to be just such a teacher.
The Special Education Dual License Program is based on the belief that all children are valued members in the school community. The Dual License program prepares students to work with a diverse learning population and teaches strategies that are effective for all learners by providing:
- Diverse learning experiences
- One-on-support from experienced UNM supervisors
- Coursework that reflects real-life experience
- Supportive faculty members who have recent experience in classroom settings
- Consistent advising from faculty beginning pre-admission through to graduation
Our state-of-the-art preparation is one of the few of its kind in the country that prepare teachers to be effective across the full continuum of educational settings for all students. During the two-year program, students complete coursework to earn a dual major in special education and elementary education while they gain a wealth of classroom experience and effective strategies for all learners. Graduate are eligible for New Mexico licensure in special education (PreK-12) and elementary education (K-8).
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Special Education (B.S.Ed.) Program Requirements
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Special Education Section from UNM Catalog
Special Education Course Descriptions (Subject Code: SPCD)
Special Education Faculty
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Letter to Prospective Students (contains application instructions)
Application Form
Information Certification Form
Letter of Recommendation Form (3 letters of recommendation required)
Mailing Address for Letters of Recommendation:
Special Education Program
Department of Educational Specialties
MSC05-3040
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Fall Admission: March 15
Spring Admission: October 15
Applications accepted at other times; these are priority deadlines.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Initial Inquiries Should be Directed to:
Veronica Moore, Ph.D.
Program Manager, Dual Licensure Program
Hokona Hall 280
Telephone: 505-277-4462
E-mail: vmoore@unm.edu
or
Liz Keefe, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator, Special Education
Hokona Hall 269
Telephone: 505-277-1587
E-mail: lkeefe@unm.edu
Jo Sanchez
Academic Advisor
Hokona Hall 273
Telephone: 505-277-5018
FAX: 505-277-8679
E-mail: jsanchez@unm.edu
NOTE: For general information about applying to UNM and to COE undergraduate programs, see:
Applying to UNM
Applying to COE Undergraduate Programs