College of Education and Human Services

Issue 2 | Spring 2005

In This Issue

HIGHLIGHT ON SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

 

DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh http://www.coehs.uwosh.edu/spec_ed/index.php

Mission Statement

 
The mission of the Department of Special Education at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is to prepare traditional and nontraditional students to become caring professionals educated in research-based best practices for teaching individuals with disabilities in the changing environment of special education

Faculty Profile

( Degree, Specialization)
Berttram Chiang, Ph.D., University of Minnesota,
Learning Disabilities
Robert Cimera Ph.D., University of Illinois, ADHD/Supported Employment
Denise Clark Ph.D., University of Florida, Severe Disabilities
Craig Fiedler Ph.D., University of Kansas; J.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, Special Education Law
Thomas Fischer Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, Special Education Technology
William Kitz Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, Effective Instructional Interventions
Billie Jo Rylance Ph.D., University of Illinois, Special Education Policy
Wayne Swanger Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, Transition/Post-secondary Students
Ling-Ling Tsao Ph.D., Indiana University, Early Childhood
Barbara Van Haren Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, Individual Education Plans/Special Education Leadership

Academic Staff

(Degree Specialization)
Marlene Andrews M.S., University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Effective Teaching Strategies
Susan Finkel M.A., St. Mary's College, MN, Family Policy Issues/Early Childhood
Program Assistant: Becky Thorson-Randall
 

Faculty Accomplishments Within the Last 14 Years:

Awards:

4 Distinguished Teaching Awards
3 Rosebush Professorships
2 Endowed Professorships Fulbright Scholar

Grants:

25 externally awarded grants totaling $4,110,271.

Publications:

12 books
24 book chapters
58 articles

Presentations:

253 conferences

 

Faculty Leadership Roles:

1 President of Children Advocacy Network 2 DPI Task Force Chairs
2 Co-editors of the Journal of Disability Policy Studies
1 President of Board of Directors, Arc of Outagamie County
1 Chairperson of Special Projects and Research Committee for Wisconsin Council of Administrators of Special Services

Student Profile:

Enrollment
Undergraduate Students
134 Special Education/Elementary Education Dual Majors
83 Early Childhood/PreKindergarten-3rd Grade
92 Special Education Majors
Graduate Students
316 Special Education Licensure Candidates

Within the Last 5 Years
689 Students have been licensed
144 Students have been awarded a M.S.E.

Student Awards
1 All-USA College Academic Team Winner
1 Competing for 2002 All-USA College Academic Team
2 Council of Exceptional Children National Outstanding
Student of the Year
1 Kohl Teacher Fellowship Program Winner
2 Vice Chancellor’s Minority Student Scholarships
1 Burger King College Football Scholar Athlete Award
6 Special Education Department Scholarships Annually

Research
31 students collaborated on faculty-sponsored research projects

Student Organization
Student Council for Exceptional Children

Student Leadership Roles
2 Presidents for the State of Wisconsin Student Council for
Exceptional Children
1 Student Representative for the Wisconsin Division of
Early Childhood

Curriculum:

 

Undergraduate-level


• Dual—Early Childhood/PreKindergarten-3rd Grade Licensure
• Dual—Special Education/Elementary Education Licensure
• Special Education Cross Categorical Licensure (Concentration Area: Learning Disabilities, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, or Cognitive Disabilities)
Graduate-level
• Special Education Cross Categorical Licensure (Concentration Area: LD, EBD, or CD) and M.S.E.
• Early Childhood Special Education Licensure and M.S.E.
• Special Education M.S.E. Only

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College of Education & Human Services
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
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