SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES (SPED)
2103 THE YOUNG CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, 3 hours credit
This course introduces teachers, service providers and paraeducators to early childhood special education and intervention methods. The course will focus on children from birth to age five who are at risk for school success due to such factors as congenital disorders, developmental problems, and environmental factors such as poverty, abuse, and cultural linguistic differences. This course cannot be included in the 15 hour Special Education requirement before internship.
3103* THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD, 3 hours credit
Introduces pre-service teachers to characteristics, problems and special needs of exceptional children with specific application to the education of special needs students in general education classrooms (inclusion). Includes adaptation of curriculum and materials by the regular classroom teacher for students with exceptionalities and methods for teaching exceptional children and youth. Prerequisite: EDUC 3733 or PSY 3353. Lecture 3 hours.
3203 CHARACTERISTICS OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN, 3 hours credit
A comprehensive overview of the characteristics of all exceptional children (Mild-Moderate and Severe-Profound/Multiple Disabilities), the influence of the disability and other factors on the learning, behavior, and social interaction skills of students. Also requires a 4 hour field component. No prerequisites.
3223 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION, 3 hours credit
Psychological and educational diagnostic evaluation of exceptional learners. Study of assessment instruments: their construction, selection, administration, use in diagnosis and placement of exceptional individuals (ages 0-21).
3243 BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION AND MANAGEMENT, 3 hours credit
Methods for managing behavior problems and developing social-emotional skills including behavior modifications, precision teaching techniques, organization of classroom and materials to promote student learning, methods to motivate students, and contingency contracting.
3263 FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, 3 hours credit
Philosophical, historical and legal foundations of special education. Professionalism, ethical practices, individualized education plans, least restrictive environment, and communication and collaboration skills will be addressed. No prerequisites. 3803 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION, 3 hours credit
Topics of special interest in special education. May be repeated once with a change of topic. Prerequisite: Departmental permission.
3821-3 WORKSHOP IN SPECIAL EDUCATION, 1-3 hours credit
Selected educational procedures and policies and/or activities for use in classrooms. Course may be repeated with different topics. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours credit. Prerequisites: Junior standing and departmental permission.
4413 TEACHING STUDENTS WITH MILD/MODERATE DISABILITIES, 3 hours credit
Techniques of diagnosis and remediation of learning problems in academic areas with emphasis on reading, language arts, mathematics and functional academics. The application of educational interventions and how to locate, construct, select, use, and evaluate media and materials, including assistive and adaptive technology. The course also equips participants with skills needed for students who are behaviorially challenged. Also requires a 4 hour field component. Prerequisite: SPED 3203 or departmental permission. See the Graduate School Catalog for course descriptions of graduate courses (5000 level) in special education.
* Liberal arts and sciences course.
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