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Special Education Department Mission:

The Special Education Department at Marywood University aims to prepare each individual in the following ways:

1.  To be cognizant of normal growth and development patterns and the range of        deviations which can occur from these patterns.

2.  To be able to act as an instructional leader and resource person in his/her              professional situation.

3.  To be able to critically examine major trends and issues in the field and to              apply this body of information to the professional situation.

4.  To be capable of employing a systematic approach to teaching and                        demonstrating a working knowledge of sound research skills in order to                  effectively measure learning performance.

5.  To be a guardian of the ethics of the profession and its related duties and               responsibilities as described in the
      Code of Ethics of the Council of Exceptional Children

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