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University of New Mexico
Overview
University of New Mexico / Program in Special Education is located in Albuquerque, NM, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Education (Ed D) | Special education | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Intellectual disability and severe disabilities | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Learning and behavioral exceptionalities | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Special education | |
| Specialist in Education (Ed S) | Special education |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 37 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 6 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 4 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Comp Exam Required Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Screening, proposal hearing |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
24
Applied
12
Accepted
12
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | March 31st | Not reported | Yes |
| Spring deadline | September 30th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.2 | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.2, 2 years of relevant experience | |
| Additional Entrance Requirements | Special education degree, 2 years of teaching experience with people with disabilities, writing sample, minimum GPA of 3.2 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
98
Total Graduate Students
11%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 32.65% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.04% |
| White or Caucasian | 47% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.02% |
| Asian | 3.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 2.04% |
Gender
Male (16%)
Female (83%)
Faculty
8
Total faculty
Full-time - 8
Part-time - 0
Male (1)
Female (7)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Mathematics instruction, bilingual special education, inclusive education, autism, reading instruction for students with cognitive disabilities, alternative assessment, human rights and disability, applied behavior analysis, bilingualism, language and literacy, mathematics, science instruction, special education |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Hokona-Zuni MSC05 3040
Albuquerque, NM 87131
United States
Albuquerque, NM 87131
United States
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