Bachelor of Special Education at The University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico

United States of America, Albuquerque

University Rank:#751

The Special Education at The University of New Mexico is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Albuquerque, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Special Education

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).

Disciplines

College of Education and Human Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Special Education at The University of New Mexico

Entry Requirements

Students who are looking to complete and earn a degree at the Bachelors level. Typically for students who have only completed a Secondary (High School) program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Special Education

A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies.

Occupation	Median Salary	Salary Range
		$23k $72k $120k
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$62,240	$38k $62k $110k
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten	$62,390	$46k $62k $100k
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School	$62,390	$46k $62k $100k
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$62,990	$46k $63k $100k
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$63,560	$47k $64k $100k
Adapted Physical Education Specialists	$63,950	$39k $64k $120k
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$30,920	$23k $31k $47k

Career data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). These occupations are identified based on the CIP code for Special Education and Teaching, General. (13.1001). The salary range depicts the 10th percentile, median, and 90th percentile salary values for each occupation.

Bright Outlook

Bright Outlook occupations are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years, will have large numbers of job openings, or are new and emerging occupations.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Special Education at The University of New Mexico

Application Fee 25

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Bachelor of Special Education at The University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico

United States of America, Albuquerque