| HIGHLIGHT
ON SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT |
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DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
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| University
of Wisconsin Oshkosh |
http://www.coehs.uwosh.edu/spec_ed/index.php |
Mission Statement |
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| 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
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( 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 |
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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
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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: |
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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: |
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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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