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SPECED 240 MANUAL COMMUNICATION
1 u
Offered on a satisfactory/no credit basis only. Designed to provide
the student with basic knowledge of manual communication techniques including
finger spelling and basic signing.
SPECED 320/520 INTRODUCTION TO THE
EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN WITH EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
3 u
Designed for persons interested in the education of infants/toddlers
and preschoolers. Causes of disabling conditions are reviewed and early
intervention programs studied. Parent training and family involvement rationale
and techniques are also examined.
Prereq: SPECED 205/721, EDFOUND 222 or EDFOUND 322 or consent of instructor.
Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
SPECED 336/536 MANAGING THE CLASSROOM
BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
3 u
Introduction to models, methods, and materials for effectively managing
behavior problems of learners with disabilities. Development of skills
to: manage classroom behaviors that are counter productive to learning,
facilitate positive interpersonal behaviors, and structure the instructional
environment to produce desirable consequences.
Prereq: SPECED 205. Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
SPECED 355/555 INTRODUCTION TO EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL
DISORDERS 3 u
A basic survey of behavioral and emotional disorders in children. Specific
techniques and approaches in handling these problems in a classroom, the
psychological role of the teacher and aspects of working with parents of
disturbed children are discussed.
Prereq: SPECED 205/721 or consent of instructor. Restricted to students
with professional ed admission.
SPECED 356/556 INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE
DISABILITIES 3 u
An introductory course which provides current and historical perspectives
of the field of cognitive disabilities. Emphasis is placed on the educational,
social, psychological, vocational and medical aspects of the problem.
Prereq: 3 Special Education units or consent of instructor. Restricted
to students with professional ed admission.
SPECED 364/564 INTRODUCTION TO LEARNING
DISABILITIES 3 u
Provides the basic theoretical and practical approaches to the identification
and treatment of learning and language disorders. Identifies the major
theoretical and conceptual approaches as well as the current issues in
the field of learning disabilities.
Prereq: SPECED 205 and jr or senior standing or consent of instructor.
Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
SPECED 376/576 MEDICAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITY
3 u
Study of the medical, physiological, neurological, physical, developmental,
and sensory characteristics of persons with physical or medical conditions
which impact educational programming. Emphasis on the etiology and implications
of genetic, prenatal and acquired causes of disabilities including cerebral
palsy, genetic syndromes, medical fragility, technology dependency, AIDS,
and perinatal drug exposure. Interdisciplinary approaches to services provided
for persons with complex attendance needs are addressed.
Prereq: 6 units Special Education or consent of instructor. Restricted
to students with professional ed admission.
SPECED 406/606 CAREER/VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
FOR EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
3 u
Identification of specific strategies for overcoming attitudinal and
technical barriers to vocational mainstreaming of special needs students.
Content includes values clarification, vocational assessment, vocational
IEP development, and elementary and secondary vocational models in delivering
appropriate vocational services to EEN students. Content covers grades
K-12.
Prereq: SPECED 205/721 and (SPECED 355/555 or SPECED 356/556 or SPECED
364/564). Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
SPECED 407/607 FOUNDATIONS OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
3 u
The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth graduate level
introduction to the foundations of autism spectrum disorder. This course
includes an overview of autism spectrum disorder, including discussion
of diagnostic issues, philosophical issues, research on the biological
and psychosocial bases of the disorders, as well as an overview of intervention
techniques and legal issues. The basic principles of behavioral analysis
are covered.
Prereq: SPECED 205 and/or consent of instructor
SPECED 408/608 METHODS FOR TEACHING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM
DISORDER
3 u
This course provides students with methods of instructing children
with autism spectrum disorders. The focus will be on developing functional
skills based upon individual children's needs. Methods of instruction will
include applied behavior analysis, sensory integration, TEACCH, and functional
and ecological assessment procedures.
Prereq: SPECED 205 AND SPECED 407/607 or consent of instructor
SPECED 409/609 NONVIOLENT CRISIS INTERVENTION
1 u
This course provides participants with certification or recertification
in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention as recognized by the Crisis Prevention
Institute (CPI). Techniques for de-escalating potentially harmful situations
as well as strategies for responding to direct physical threats will be
presented. The instructor is certified by CPI to provide training. Participants
passing the exit exam will receive a one-year certificate in non-violent
crisis intervention. Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing
suitable for physical activity and avoid wearing jewelry during the course.
Students must purchase a workbook from the instructor the first day of
class to participate. Students registering for this course that are not
currently licensed teachers or enrolled in a teacher education program
must complete an Admission to Professional Education for Non-Licensrue
form to enroll in this course.
SPECED 422/622 CURRICULUM METHODS AND
ADMINISTERING EC:EEN PROGRAMS
3 u
Exploration of early intervention services for young children with
special needs, best practices for programming for 3 to 6 years olds with
emphasis on curriculum and program implementation across developmental
domains, methods of intervention for the whole child, and administering
a multidisciplinary program. Identification of management responsibilities
to include coordination of staff and services, transition practices, and
program accountability. Students are required to participate in supervised
fieldwork activities.
Prereq: SPECED 320/520. Restricted to students with professional ed
admission.
SPECED 423/623 WORKING WITH INFANTS/TODDLERS
WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND WITH THEIR FAMILIES
3 u
For students who are interested in providing services to infants
and toddlers with special needs. Course content will examine legislative
basis of services to the birth to 3 population, screening and assessment
procedures, eligibility criteria for service delivery, and interagency
and team collaboration styles. Students will also learn methods of curriculum
design and implementation, evaluation of materials and resources and program
delivery systems.
Prereq: SPECED 320/520. Restricted to students with professional ed
admission.
SPECED 424/624 FAMILY FOCUSED INTERVENTION
3 u
Identification of skills and techniques needed to work with families
of children with special needs in infant, toddler and preschool programs
will be addressed. Family dynamics are analyzed with attention given to
various stages parents experience in relationship to their child and overall
family situation. Specific attention is given to communicating with families,
conducting family needs assessments, and working with, and advocating for,
parents with special needs. Opportunities to advocate for and work directly
with infants, parents and families are provided.
Prereq: SPECED 320/520 and SPECED 423/623 or taken concurrently. Restricted
to students with professional ed admission.
SPECED 425/625 INTRODUCTION TO GIFTED
EDUCATION 3 u
A survey of the definitions and measures of creativity and intellectual
pursuits, extraordinary products and an examination of the genetic, environmental
and social factors that develop and maintain gifted humans.
Prereq: Jr/Sr st. Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
SPECED 426/626 INTRODUCTION TO INDIVIDUAL
DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT OF EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
3 u
A core course providing an overview of educational assessment and diagnosis
of those with disabilities. Emphasis is placed upon testing for IEP development,
the teaching and implications of the educational evaluation for multidisciplinary
team decision making.
Prereq: SPECED 205/721, SPECFLD 210E or SPECFLD 210F. Restricted to
students with professional ed admission.
SPECED 457/657 ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM/METHODS
COGNITIVE DISABILITIES-ACADEMIC
3 u
Designed to provide the prospective teacher of elementary age students
with mild or moderate mental retardation (cognitive disability) with the
basic knowledge concerning the educational characteristics of these students,
general teaching strategies, organization of classroom/schedule, inclusive
practices, and curricular methods and materials.
Prereq: SPECED 356/556. Restricted to students with professional ed
admission.
SPECED 458/658 COLLABORATION FOR EFFECTIVE
INSTRUCTION 3 u
This course develops student's skills and understanding of the laws
pertaining to students with disabilities, writing individualized instructional
plans, inclusion, collaboration and school-based team membership, and adaptation
and modifications of instruction. Students also develop their personal
philosophy of education including beliefs about teachers, students, diversity,
community, inclusion, etc. and a profile of their role as a team member
through the use of a variety of self-assessment tools and the use of a
cooperative learning structure (base teams) for the course.
Prereq: SPECED 205, SPECED 336, SPECED 406, SPECED 426, SPECED 466
SPECED 459/659 SECONDARY CURRICULUM/METHODS
COGNITIVE DISABILITIES-ACADEMICS
3 u
A course designed for professionals working with adolescent students
with mild/moderate mental retardation (cognitive disabilities). Emphasis
is on organization, curriculum, methods, work adjustment transition, and
vocational approaches appropriate for a high school special education class
and work-study program.
Prereq: SPECED 356/556. Restricted to students with professional ed
admission.
SPECED 460/660 EDUCATION OF STUDENTS
WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS
3 u
An examination of techniques associated with working with individuals
with psychotic conditions and other severe disturbances. Consideration
is given to teaching techniques, curriculum and materials in a variety
of school and residential settings.
Prereq: SPECED 355/555 or consent of instructor. Restricted to students
with professional ed admission.
SPECED 461/661 DIAGNOSIS AND ASSESSMENT IN ED:EEN AND SPH
3 u
Focuses on the specialized assessment practices for young children
with disabilities and those with severe disabilities. Context includes
development of skills to administer diagnostic-prescriptive instruments
and how to use assessment information in developing Individual Education
Plans (IEPs), and how to present evaluative data to a multidisciplinary
team.
Coreq: SPECED 320/520 and SPECED 426/626 or taken concurrently.Restricted
to student with professional ed admission.
SPECED 462/662 EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSIS AND
ASSESSMENT IN LD, E/BD, CD
3 u
A course to develop advanced diagnostic skills for elementary through
secondary mild/moderate disabled (LD, ED, MR) individuals. Particular emphasis
is placed upon the assessment of cognitive, academic, developmental and
behavioral skills that affect classroom performance. The application of
advanced trend analysis and data synthesis techniques for special education
placement and program planning is stressed and current issues and trends
are discussed.
Prereq: SPECED 426/626. Restricted to students with professional ed
admission.
SPECED 465/665 CURRICULUM/METHODS COGNITIVE
DISABILITIES-FUNCTIONAL
3 u
For persons who will be working with individuals who have moderate
and/or severe disabilities. Provides methods, strategies and techniques
in assessment, curriculum development, program design, instructional strategies,
material development, and community transition for the population with
moderate disabilities. A major focus will be on all aspects of functional
programs across home, school, community and vocational environments.
Prereq: SPECED 356/556 or cons instr. and coreq: SPECED 476/676 (CD
emphasis only). Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
SPECED 466/666 WORKING WITH PARENTS
OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY AGENCIES
3 u
Provides insight into the adjustment problems of individuals
with disabilities in the home and school environments. Particular emphasis
upon consultation and supportive skills to aid the person and their parents
in dealing with school or agency personnel and programs.
Prereq: SPECED 205/721, junior or senior standing or consent of instructor.
Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
SPECED 470 STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR
2 u
The seminar provides a meaningful capstone experience for student teachers
during their professional teaching semester. Current research, issues,
and strategies specific to the field of special education and the teaching
professional are presented.
Coreq: Directed Teaching. Restricted to students with professional
ed admission.
SPECED 471/671 CURRICULUM AND METHODS
IN EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS (E/BD)-ELEMENTARY
3 u
Designed to prepare educators to teach children with emotional disturbances
in elementary schools. Theoretical approaches and management strategies
specific to the needs of these children will be presented, and curriculum
and programming pertinent to this disability is emphasized.
Prereq: SPECED 355/555, SPECED 336/536 and SPECED 426/626. Restricted
to students with professional ed admission.
SPECED 472/672 CURRICULUM AND METHODS
IN EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS (E/BD)-SECONDARY
3 u
Designed to prepare educators to teach adolescents with emotional disturbances
in secondary schools. Theoretical approaches, management strategies and
curriculum that promotes social/emotional/behavioral development and management
is emphasized.
Prereq: SPECED 355/555, SPECED 426/626, SPECED 336/536 or consent of
instructor. Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
SPECED 476/676 CURRICULUM, METHODS
AND MATERIALS FOR THOSE WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES
3 u
For persons interested in acquiring specialized techniques and strategies
in the care, instruction, programming, and management of individuals with
physical, motor, medical, cognitive, communicative and/or behavioral disabilities.
Specific information on positioning, physical handling, feeding facilitation,
augmentative communication, sensory integration, adaptive switches, medication
therapy and life skills development for the person with severe and profound
disabilities. Emphasis is on functional skills.
Prereq: SPECED 376/576 or consent of instructor and coreq: SPECED 465/665
(CD emphasis only). Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
SPECED 478/678 CURRICULUM AND METHODS
IN LEARNING DISABILITIES-ELEMENTARY
3 u
Designed to prepare educators to teach elementary level learning disabled
children. Remediation strategies, programs, and techniques appropriate
to this level will be reviewed and demonstrated. Emphasis is on programming
based upon an educational diagnosis.
Prereq: SPECED 426/626 and SPECED 355/555 or SPECED 364/564. Restricted
to students with professional ed admission.
SPECED 479/679 CURRICULUM AND METHODS
IN LEARNING DISABILITIES-SECONDARY
3 u
Designed to prepare educators to teach secondary level learning disabled
students. Theoretical models and intervention strategies designed to promote
basic skills acquisition and generalization of basic skills needed to perform
in secondary level content area programs is reviewed and demonstrated.
Comprehensive educational planning for secondary LD students based on diagnostic
findings and adult life roles is emphasized.
Prereq: SPECED 426/626 and SPECED 364/564 or SPECED 355/555. Restricted
to students with professional ed admission.
SPECED 481/681 REMEDIATION OF WRITTEN
LANGUAGE DISORDERS 2 u
The course examines writing instruction for individuals
with disabilities using a language interaction approach to teaching and
learning. Assessment and intervention based on the conceptual and linguistic
skills of the student in relationship to the conceptual and linguistic
demands of specific writing tasks are presented.
Prereq: SPECED 426/626 and COMDIS 355/555 or consent of instructor.
Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
SPECED 489/689 EMPLOYMENT STRATEGIES
1 u
Offered on a satisfactory/no credit grade basis only. Designed to acquaint
the teacher education student with the problems and procedures of securing
a teaching position. Includes consideration of professional ethics, preparation
of placement credentials, teacher licensure practices, interviewing techniques
and teaching contracts. Reviews opportunities for professional advancement
through graduate study. (Open to teacher education students. Should be
taken the semester prior to graduation or the semester of graduation.)
Unreq: CIGENRL 489/689.
SPECED 490/690 WORKSHOP
1-10 u
Repeatable for a maximum of 12 units in major.
SPECED 491/691 TRAVEL STUDY Repeatable 1-3 u
SPECED 494/694 SEMINAR - SPECIAL EDUCATION
1-3 u
Repeatable. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
SPECED 496/696 SPECIAL STUDIES
1-4 u
Repeatable for a maximum of 12 units in major. Prereq: 480 205 or consent
of instructor.
SPECED 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-3 u
Repeatable for a maximum of 9 units in degree. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
PRACTICUM
SPECFLD 410 GENERAL EDUCATION FIELD EXPERIENCES
3 u
Students seeking licensure in Special Education will complete a 150
hour assignment in a general education classroom where inclusionary practices
for individuals with special needs are applied. The field experience provides
opportunities to become familiar with the range of students' abilities;
curricular focus; achievement expectations; enhancements, adaptations,
and modifications of instruction; and collaborative practices of general
and special educators.
Prereq: To be taken concurrently with ELEMMID 425, READING 360, READING
361, READING 460 or SECNDED 466 and SPECED 458.
SPECFLD 411[A-G] DIRECTED TEACHING
3-12 u
Offered on a satisfactory/no credit basis only. Professional laboratory,
classroom, or center based experiences under the guidance of carefully
selected, qualified cooperating teachers in classrooms in area school districts
or other approved sites. Repeatable.
Prereq: Sr st, completion of basic requirements on students APR and
admission to professional education. Grades of Inc., D or F in special
education courses (prefix SPECED or SPECFLD) must be removed before the
student can enroll in this course.
SPECFLD 492 FIELD STUDY - SPECIAL EDUCATION
1-12 u
Designed to give the student experience in working with exceptional
educational needs individuals in such settings as classrooms, clinical
settings, institutions, sheltered workshop and other community agencies.
Repeatable for a maximum of 12 units in major/degree. Prereq: Consent
of instructor. Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
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