Alternative Licensure Certiﬁcate - Special Education

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This is a post-baccalaureate program designed to develop the NM Teacher Competencies. The 21 credits cover competencies for entry-level special education teachers, including 6 credits of reading and a field-based component with a minimum of 105 hours of supervised classroom teaching. The student must earn a grade of C or higher in all Gen-Ed, Core, and Elective courses required for this program.

Required Courses

EDUC-208 Exceptionalities & Placement 3 cr.
EDUC-209 Evaluation & IEP 3 cr.
EDUC-213 Reading for Special Learners 3 cr.
EDUC-240 Introduction to the Teaching Profession 1 cr.
EDUC-250 Effective Teaching Practices 3 cr.
EDUC-252 Elementary Teaching Methods 2 cr. OR
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Total Credits: 21

Special Education Fall Start Cohort

This Program includes a suggested sequence for each Fall and Spring cohort. Students who for any reason are unable to follow the suggested course sequence should contact an academic advisor for help with adjustments.

Alternative Licensure Certiﬁcate - Special Education

Required Courses

Total Credits: 21

Special Education Fall Start Cohort

Suggested Spring

Suggested Summer

Suggested Fall

Special Education Spring Start Cohort

Suggested Summer

Suggested Fall

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