Undergraduate Program

Undergraduate Student Contact Information:

Della Gallegos, Academic Advisor, Hokona Hall Zuni Rm. 104, dgalle06@unm.edu, 277-5018.

 Application materials and program information can be found at the Special Education web site: http://coe.unm.edu/departments/ed-specialties/special-education.html or by contacting the Academic Advisor.


Undergraduate Degree Offered

B.S. Ed. in Special Education, results in eligibility for dual licensure in Special Education (PreK – 12) and Elementary Education (K-8).

Minor

Non-Teaching Minor


Application Deadlines

Fall        April 15
Spring    November 15

Application Process 

Pre-Requisites

  • B or better in SPCD 201 and SPCD 204
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Passing scores on NMTA Basic Skills test

Application materials and program information can be found at the Special Education web site: http://coe.unm.edu/departments/ed-specialties/special-education.html, or by contacting the Special Education Academic Advisor (information above). Students are encouraged to contact the Academic Advisor to schedule a meeting with one of the faculty before applying.

Send to Special Education Program (address below):

  • The Special Education Dual License Application Form
  • Letter of Intent stating the reasons for applying to the program, description of relevant experiences, education and career goals.
  • One official transcript from each college you have attended. (Exception: UNM transcripts)
  • Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation (We recommend at least one letter come from a college instructor, one from an employer, and one from another professional contact.)
  • Documentation of passing New Mexico Teacher Assessments Basic Skills test score

College of Education
Department of Educational Specialties
MSC 05 3040
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131


Undergraduate Major

 B.S.Ed.  Special Education Dual License Program

An undergraduate dual major in Special Education and Elementary Education is available. The Special Education Dual License Program is based on the belief that all children are valued members in the school and wider community. This challenging program prepares students to work with a diverse learning population and teaches strategies that are effective for all learners by providing:

  • Diverse university and field based learning experiences
  • One-on-one field support from experienced UNM supervisors
  • Coursework that connects theory to practice
  • 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 prepares teachers to be effective across the full continuum of educational settings for all students regardless of perceived ability. One of the ways we achieve this is through modeling interdisciplinary collaboration and co-teaching to provide a comprehensive program of study. We do not view our program as a sequence of individual three hour courses but rather as a holistic and coherent program of study designed to prepare teachers who can help all students reach their highest potential. Through this carefully planned sequence of coursework, students gain a wealth of classroom experiences and develop effective instructional strategies for all learners. Our graduates are eligible for New Mexico licensure in special education (PreK–12) and elementary education (K–8).


Non-Teaching Undergraduate Minor

 A 20-hour non-teaching undergraduate minor in Special Education is offered. Students should plan to enroll in Special Education courses during the fall and spring semesters since courses in this sequence are seldom offered during the summer sessions. Please contact the Academic Advisor (information above) to make an appointment to meet with a faculty advisor to develop a written Minor Program of Studies.

Requirements
SPCD 201 Education of Exceptional Persons 3
SPCD 204 Introduction to Special Education 2
  (Field Experience and Seminar)  
 
Choose five of the following electives:  
SPCD 302 Introduction to Communicative Disorders 3
SPCD 420 Introduction to Mental Retardation 3
SPCD 430 Introduction to Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders 3
SPCD 440 Introduction to Learning Disabilities 3
SPCD 450 Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education 3
SPCD 452 Teaching Students with Mental Retardation and Severe Disabilities 3
SPCD 465 Art and the Exceptional Child 3
SPCD 467 Physical Disabilities and Causes 3
SPCD 470 Introduction to Gifted Education 3
SPCD 481 Introduction to Assistive Technology in Special Education 2

Courses

SPCD 201. Education of the Exceptional Person. (3)



SPCD 204. Introduction to Special Education. (2)



SPCD *302. Introduction to Communicative Disorders. (3)



SPCD 303. Methods and Materials for Students with Mild Disabilities. (3)



SPCD 304. Practicum. (1-4 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



SPCD 313. Curriculum for Learners with Disabilities. (2)



SPCD 319. Classroom Organization and Management. (3)



SPCD 383. Education of the Mexican-American: Trends, Issues, Problems. (3)



SPCD 391. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



SPCD 402 / 502. At Risk for School Failure and Disabilities. (3)



SPCD 420 / 520. Introduction to Mental Retardation. (3)



SPCD 430 / 530. Introduction to Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. (3)



SPCD 440 / 540. Introduction to Learning Disabilities. (3)



SPCD 450 / 550. Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education. (3)



SPCD 452 / 552. Teaching Students with Mental Retardation and Severe Disabilities. (3)



SPCD 462. Student Teaching in Special Education. (1-7 to a maximum of 7 Δ)



SPCD 464. Classroom Assessment and Program Planning. (3)



SPCD 465 . Art and the Exceptional Child. (3)



SPCD 467 / 529. Physical Disabilities and Causes. (3)



SPCD 470 / 570. Introduction to Gifted Education. (3)



SPCD 481. Introduction to Assistive Technology in Special Education. (1-2, to a maximum of 2 Δ)



SPCD 486/586. Differentiating Reading Instruction in Inclusive Settings for Students with Intellectual Disabilities and Severe Disabilities . (3)



SPCD 489/589. Teaching Exceptional Students in General Education. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)



SPCD 493. Topics in Special Education. (1-3, no limit Δ)



SPCD 495. Field Experience. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



SPCD 501. The Psychology and Education of Exceptional Persons. (3)



SPCD 502 / 402. At Risk for School Failure and Disabilities. (3)



SPCD 503. Universal Design in Special Education. (3)



SPCD 504. Practicum in Special Education. (1-6 to a maximum of 9 Δ)



SPCD 505. Seminars in Special Education. (3, no limit Δ)



SPCD 506. Fostering Creativity, Cooperation and Problem Solving Among Diverse Learners. (3)



SPCD 507. Collaboration for Inclusive Education. (3)



SPCD 508. Collaboration with Family, School and Community. (3)



SPCD 510. Special Education Law. (3)



SPCD 511. Social Construction of Disabilities. (3)



SPCD 512. Career Development/Transition Across the Lifespan. (3)



SPCD 513. Curriculum Development in Special Education. (3)



SPCD 514. Teaching Reading to Students with Learning and Behavior Exceptionalitites. (3)



SPCD 515. Mathematics/Science Instruction for Diverse Exceptional Learners. (3)



SPCD 516. The Brain, Mind and Education. (3)



SPCD 517. Assessment of Diverse Students with Learning and Behavior Exceptionalities. (3)



SPCD 518. Classroom Organization and Positive Behavioral Supports. (3)



SPCD 519. The Application of Applied Behavior Analysis in the Special Education Classroom. (3)



SPCD 520 / 420. Introduction to Mental Retardation. (3)



SPCD 523. Teaching Students with Mental Disorders and Intellectual Disability or Severe Disabilities. (3)



SPCD 524. Advocacy and Empowerment with Individuals with Intellectual or Severe Disability. (3)



SPCD 525. Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities. (3)



SPCD 526. Motor Assessment for Individuals with Disabilities. (3)



SPCD 527. Assessment for Diverse Exceptional Learners: Mental Retardation and Severe Disabilities. (3)



SPCD 528. Sexuality Education for Individuals with Disabilities. (3)



SPCD 529 / 467. Physical Disabilities and Causes. (3)



SPCD 530 / 430. Introduction to Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. (3)



SPCD 532. Education and Transition of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. (3)



SPCD 534. Social Competence, Self Determination and Resiliency. (3)



SPCD 540 / 440. Introduction to Learning Disabilities. (3)



SPCD 542. Teaching Individuals with Learning Disabilities. (3)



SPCD 545. Language Issues/Methods LD/CD/ELL. (3)



SPCD 550 / 450. Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education. (3)



SPCD 551. Teaching Young Children with Exceptionalities. (3)



SPCD 552 / 452. Teaching Students with Mental Retardation and Severe Disabilities. (3)



SPCD 553. Advanced Field Seminar: ECSE-Elementary Special Education. (3)



SPCD 554. ECSE-Elementary Special Education Extended Study: ___________. (1-3, no limit Δ)



SPCD 560. Introduction to Bilingual/Multicultural Special Education. (3)



SPCD 561L. Educational Diagnosis: Diagnostic Assessment of Young Children. (3)



SPCD 562. Teaching Bilingual/Multicultural Special Education. (3)



SPCD 563L. Educational Diagnosis: Multidisciplinary Collaboration for Diagnostic Assessment. (3)



SPCD 564L. Educational Diagnosis: Introduction to Assessment for Eligibility for Special Education Supports. (3)



SPCD 566L. Educational Diagnosis: Differential Diagnosis I . (3)



SPCD 567L. Educational Diagnosis: Differential Diagnosis II . (3)



SPCD 568L. Educational Diagnosis: Diagnostic Assessment of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students . (3)



SPCD 569L. Educational Diagnosis: Clinical Internship. (1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



SPCD 570 / 470. Introduction to Gifted Education. (3)



SPCD 574. Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners. (3)



SPCD 576. Instructional Strategies for Gifted Students. (3)



SPCD 577. Curriculum for Gifted Students. (3)



SPCD 582. Teaching Students with Intensive Communication Needs. (3)



SPCD 583. Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders. (3)



SPCD 584. Research and Teaching/Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorders. (3)



SPCD 585. Math Methods for Students with Intellectual Disability or Severe Disabilities. (3)



SPCD 586/486 [586]. Differentiating Reading Instruction in Inclusive Settings for Students with Intellectual Disabilities and Severe Disabilities [Differentiating Reading Instruction Inclusive Settings Students Mental Retardation/Severe Disability]. (3)



SPCD 587. Reading Methods for Students with Intellectual or Severe Disability. (3)



SPCD 588. Organization and Supervision of Special Education Programs. (3)



SPCD 589/489. Teaching Exceptional Students in General Education. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)



SPCD 591. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



SPCD 592. Workshops in Special Education. (1-4 to a maximum of 9 Δ)



SPCD 593. Topics. (1-3, no limit Δ)



SPCD 595. Advanced Field Experience. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



SPCD 596L. Educational Diagnosis: Advanced Application of Skills. (1 to a maximum of 3 Δ)



SPCD 598. Directed Readings in Special Education. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



SPCD 599. Master’s Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)



SPCD 601. Professional Seminar in Special Education. (3)



SPCD 615. Trends and Issues in Special Education. (3)



SPCD 619. The Application of Applied Behavior Analysis to Academic Research in Special Education. (3)



SPCD 696. Internship. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



SPCD 699. Dissertation. (3-12, no limit Δ)



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