Western New Mexico University - Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education
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CONTEXTUAL KNOWLEDGE (9) Credit Term Grade
EDUC 500 Methods of Research 3
EDUC 506 History and Philosophy of Education 3
PSY 505 Psychology of Learning 3
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (30 HOURS)
Foundation
SPED 508 Introduction to Exceptional Children 3
SPED 551 Behavior Management App. With Exceptional Children 3
SPED 570 Nature & Needs of Persons with Learning Disabilities 3
Application and Reinforcement
SPED 528 Curriculum & Methods in Special Education 3
SPED 569 Nature & Needs of Persons with Mental Retardation 3
SPED 576 Nature & Needs of Person with Emotional/ Behavioral Disorders 3
SPED 552 Parent, School, Community Relations & Exceptional Children 3
SPED 556 Culturally Diverse Exceptional Children 3
SPED 554 Evaluation & Assessment of Exceptional Children 3
Capstone
SPED 541 Practicum - Special Education 3
TOTAL HOURS 39
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Each tier of Professional Education coursework is prerequisite to the next.

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Note: All degree requirements must be completed within a seven-year period. Student must file an advisor approved degree plan & application for degree audit by September 1 for spring graduation or February 1 for summer or fall graduation with the Registrar’s Office (check current class schedule). 01/31/2003 rga

 

 

 

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