Special Education Degree

The special education program at Western New Mexico University prepares students for careers in public schools, private schools, correctional facilities, private learning centers, and mental health facilities. The program focuses on teaching and other educational services to children with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Program courses include: diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies. Get more details below including other New Mexico colleges that offer special education degrees.

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Western New Mexico University

2434 Cerillos Road, Santa Fe, NM

Western New Mexico University is a public institution located in Silver City, NM and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Approximately 3,500 students are enrolled annually at Western New Mexico University.

Areas of study offered at Western New Mexico University include:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Engineering Technology
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting any students that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and admissions essays may be needed for certain programs.  Detailed information on admissions can be found by calling WNMU or by completing the form on this page.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $4,400 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $15,000 for the year. Housing is available for students, which costs about $4,900 each year. Students enrolled at this school may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Western New Mexico University "Mustangs" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at wnmu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western New Mexico University has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Special Education Teachers, Preschool

Description

Teach preschool school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

Description

Teach elementary school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

Description

Teach middle school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

Description

Teach secondary school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).