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College of Education &
Human Development
Bicentennial Education Bldg.
Rooms 240-242
2000 Lakeshore Dr.
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA 70148
Phone: (504) 280-1278
Fax: (504) 280-6065
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The Mission of the is
threefold. First, the department seeks to increase the number of highly
qualified professionals to teach students with special educational
needs. Second, the department seeks to improve educational benefits
and results for learners with special educational needs by facilitating
inclusive and effective practices. Third, the department seeks to improve
systems of service delivery in response to research data, government
initiatives, and social needs. The Department serves a unique role
within the state of Louisiana in that the University of New Orleans
is the only university in Louisiana that offers certification programs
for all areas of special education. Programs are performance-based
and directed toward the initial (post baccalaureate) preparation of
teachers as well as advanced additional areas of certification that
may be added to initial licenses. Other advanced programs of study
in teacher education lead to the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree.
The program of study for leadership personnel in special education
leads to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. The department also
supports the preparation and professional development of general education
teachers and administrators in collaboration with the other departments
within the College of Education and Human Development through its Education
Core Courses Concentration (EDUC Core). All programs leading to certification
are approved by the Louisiana Department of Education. In addition
to personnel preparation, the department also develops, validates,
and disseminates positive practices in special education through research,
outreach (service), and externally funded efforts. The programs offered
by the Department of Special Education and Habilitative Services are
designed to develop an understanding of the variety of teacher roles
when theory and practice are integrated in culturally diverse, metropolitan
educational settings. Program objectives are aligned with the conceptual
framework of the College of Education and Human Development as well
as the urban mission of the university.
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