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Special Education: Moderate/Severe Disabilities
In this major individuals present the challenge of educating students with significant learning disabilities. The required courses for the Special Education Majors are: Moderate/Severe Disabilities, Assessment in Special Education, Assistive Technology, Behavior Management, Cultural and Linguistic Diversity, Human Development and Learning, Issues in Special Populations, and Mild/Moderate Disabilities. I have a high desire to help people, no matter the age, children or adults. I feel as though I can provide the level of support to influence students to become productive citizens.

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