Special Education Course Descriptions

2123 INTRODUCTION TO INDIVIDUALS WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES.

A study of the etiology and concepts relating to exceptional individuals and their inclusion in the public schools. (Prerequisite to enrollment in advanced special education courses. No concurrent enrollment)

3103 FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION.

Philosophical, historical, and legal foundations of special education.

Introduction to roles and responsibilities of the special educator, and legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Theoretical perspectives related to the nature and needs of persons with disabilities.

3313 ASSESSMENT.

Introduction to measurement, assessment, and formative progress monitoring related to processes used with exceptional learners.

Overview of norm referenced assessment, interpretation, and the development of individual education programs.

(Prerequisite: SPED 2123)

3322 ADAPTIVE AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY.

Introduction to the laws related to adaptive and assistive technology use, as well as the items, equipment, and product systems, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized that are used to increase, maintain, or improve the capabilities of individuals with disabilities over a life span.

Principles of Universal Design are included.

3402 EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION.

Introduction to the issues, practices, and legal and ethical requirements associated with the provision of early childhood special education services.

Field experience required.

3512 PLANNING & MANGAGING LEARNING FOR MILD/MOD DISAB.

This course will focus on the strategies and techniques required to provide successful learning environments for students with mild/moderate disabilities. (Previously listed as SPED 4512)

3613 BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT.

Managing individual and group behavior in classroom, school, home, and community environments in a range of special education contexts, use of technology as an organizational tool, Includes Applied Behavior Analysis.

(Prerequisite: SPED 2123) (Previously listed as SPED 4612)

4203 VOCATIONAL/TRANSITIONAL EDUCATION.

An introduction and overview of programs and services for youth with disabilities that focus on career, vocational and transition services, including employment, personal and social skill development, and community living.

The focus is on techniques, resources and models at all levels of service delivery.

A conceptual framework for comprehensive transition planning and establishing the need for evidenced based practices in transition planning will be highlighted. Other major issues explored:(a)federal legislation and initiatives relating to career education, vocational technical education, and transition planning;(b)strategies for collaboration among the spectrum of professional roles that are central to the transition development and planning of students with disabilities; and (c)the role of cultural background in family orientation to transition planning.

4413 TEACHING STRAT FOR STUDENTS W/COGNITIVE DISORDERS.

Strategies for teaching children and adolescents with cognitive disabilities.

Emphasis on accessing the general education curriculum through inclusion strategies and through individualized interventions and modifications including use of technology.

(Prerequisite: SPED 2123) (Previously listed as SPED 3413)

4423 TEACHING STRAT FOR STUDENTS W/AFFECTIVE DISORDERS.

Strategies for changing behavior and teaching social skills curricula using scientifically based decision making.

Includes functional behavior analysis, behavior intervention plans, and positive behavioral supports.

Includes nature and needs of students with emotional/behavioral disorders and issues related to the affective education of cognitively disabled students.

(Prerequisite: SPED 2123) (Previously listed as SPED 3423)

4443 DIAG & REMED OF READING, LANG ARTS, MATH DISORDERS.

Structured, sequential, multisensory instruction for students with reading, written expressions and/or mathematics disabilities (pre Kindergarten through post 12).

Focus on explicit, intensive teaching of decoding skills, phonemic awareness, sequencing, and attention strategies for students with dysnomia, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and other learning disabilities.

4712 COMM & COLLAB PARTNERSHIPS OF MILD/MOD DISABILITIE.

Students will develop a variety of communication and collaborative skills. Emphasis will be placed on problem identification and problem solving, conflict management and resolution, and verbal and nonverbal communication strategies for effective interactions with professionals, paraprofessionals, and parents. (Previously listed as SPED 4713)

4803 METHODS OF INSTRUC FOR STUD WITH MILD/MOD DISABIL.

This course includes comprehensive organizational, and instructional techniques using a variety of strategies for teaching all curriculum areas for students with mild/moderate disabilities at the preschool through high school level.

4903 SEMINAR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION TOPICS.

Designed to provide advanced students theoretical and practical exposure to topical information that is emerging, changes in laws, and/or practical guidance in applied organizational and instructional techniques and areas associated with the student teaching process with students with mild/moderate disabilities at the preschool through high school levels

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