COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Introduction Master of Arts in    Education Certification and    Endorsement Departments: Educational    Leadership and    Foundations Educational    Psychology and    Special Services Teacher Education Dr. Arturo Pacheco, Dean Dr. Josefina Tinajero, Associate Dean Education Bldg, Room 414 Phone: (915) 747-5572 Fax: (915) 747-5755 E-mail: educ@utep.edu		Educational Psychology and Special Services Web site at: http://utminers.utep.edu/education/ 701 Education Building (915) 747-5221 E-mail: edpsych@utep.edu 1.- Graduate Programs and Plans 2.- Master of Arts in Education 3.- Master of Education 4.- Educational Diagnostics 5.- Guidance and Counseling 6.- Special Education 7.- Endorsements 8.- Educational Psychology and Counseling (EDPC)      Courses 9.- Special Education (SPED) Courses 7.- Endorsements Special Education Counseling Endorsement This plan is primarily for students who have completed the School Counselor's program and wish to obtain the additional endorsement as a counselor for exceptional children. Admission Requirement: Completion of all requirements in the School Counseling program and three years of teaching experience, at least one of which is in special education. Program (12 semester hours): SPED 5347 Parents of Exceptional Children SPED 5363 Nature and Needs of the Severely Emotionally Disturbed SPED 5367 Characteristics of Students with Learning Disabilities SPED 5371 Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities Total: 12 semester hours A special certification plan must be on file and fee paid to the Certification Office.

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