COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SPECIAL EDUCATION (480)
480-200 THE PERSON WITH A DISABILITY IN SOCIETY - 2 cr
This course examines a number of concepts, issues and empirical findings
regarding the integration of persons with disabilities into society.
480-205 PSYCHOLOGY OF THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD - 3 cr
A survey course designed to familiarize students with the psychological,
physiological and educational problems which confront children who are
intellectually retarded, gifted, emotionally disturbed, speech impaired,
auditorily impaired, visually impaired, orthopedically and neurologically
impaired.
480-240 MANUAL COMMUNICATION - 1 cr
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.
480-320/520 INTRODUCTION TO THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN WITH EXCEPTIONAL
EDUCATIONAL NEEDS - 3 cr
Designed for persons interested in the education of young children.
Causes for handicapping conditions will be reviewed and early intervention
programs will be studied. Parent training and family involvement
rationale and techniques will also be examined.
Prereq: 480-205/721, 423-222 or 423-322 or cons instr. Restricted to
students with professional ed admission.
480-323/523 DEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY: THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN
WITH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL NEEDS - 3 cr
For persons interested in young children with social-emotional problems.
Students will study the causes of disturbance in young children; learn to
assess their emotional maturity level, and develop therapeutic techniques
designed to ameliorate maladaptive behaviors.
Prereq: 480-320/520. Restricted to students with professional ed
admission.
480-336/536 MANAGING THE CLASSROOM BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS OF EXCEPTIONAL
CHILDREN - 3 cr
The course will introduce models, methods, and materials for effectively
managing behavior problems of learners with exceptional educational
needs. Skills will be developed to: (a) manage classroom behaviors that
are counter productive to learning; (b) facilitate positive interpersonal
behaviors; and (c) structure the instructional environment to produce
desirable consequences.
Prereq: 480-205. Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
480-340 INTERMEDIATE MANUAL COMMUNICATION - 1 cr
Offered on a satisfactory/no credit basis only. Designed to provide a
larger vocabulary for communication with the deaf or other handicapped
persons, as well as being an instructional tool in a variety of academic
situations.
Prereq: 480-240.
480-355/555 INTRODUCTION TO EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS - 3 cr
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 will be discussed.
Prereq: 480-205/721 or consent of instructor. Restricted to students
with professional ed admission.
480-356/556 INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL RETARDATION - 3 cr
An introductory course which provides current and historical perspectives
of the field of mental retardation. Emphasis is placed on the educational,
social, psychological, vocational and medical aspects of the problem.
Prereq: 3 Special Education credits or cons instr. Restricted to
students with professional ed admission.
480-364/564 INTRODUCTION TO LEARNING DISABILITIES - 3 cr
Provides the special educator with 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: 480-205 and jr or sr st or cons instr. Restricted to students
with professional ed admission.
480-376/576 MEDICAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITY - 3 cr
Provides the special educator with knowledge of the medical,
physiological, neurological, physical, developmental, and sensory
characteristics of persons with physical or medical conditions which
impact educational programing. The course content emphasizes etiology and
implications of genetic, prenatal and acquired causes of disabilities
including cerebral palsy, genetic syndromes, medical fragility, technology
dependency, AIDS, and perinatal drug dependency. Interdisciplinary
approaches to providing services for children with complex needs are
addressed.
Prereq: 6 credits Special Education or consent of instructor.
Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
480-400/600 TEACHING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN IN THE REGULAR CLASSROOM - 3 cr
A practical course for regular educators who teach students with
exceptional educational needs. Based upon an overview of the mildly
disabled and the mainstreaming philosophy, specific skills related as
assessment, instruction, materials modification and behavior management
will be emphasized.
Prereq: Cons instr. Restricted to students with professional ed
admission.
480-406/606 CAREER/VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS - 3 cr
The course is designed to identify specific strategies for overcoming
attitudinal and technical barriers to vocational mainstreaming of special
needs students. Values clarification, vocational assessment, vocational
IEP development, and elementary and secondary vocational models will be
examined to assist special and vocational educators in delivering
appropriate vocational services to EEN students. Content covers grades
K-12.
Prereq: 480-205/721 and (480-355/555 or 480-356/556 or 480-364/564).
Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
480-422/622 CURRICULUM METHODS AND ADMINISTERING EC:EEN PROGRAMS - 3 cr
For persons interested in early intervention services for young children
with special needs. Best practices for programming with young children 3
to 6 years of age will be studied. The primary emphases of the course
will be curriculum and program implementation across developmental
domains, methods of intervention for the whole child and administering a
multidisciplinary program. Management responsibilities would include
coordination of staff and services, transition practices, and program
accountability. Students will be required to participate in supervised
fieldwork activities.
Prereq: 480-320/520. Restricted to students with professional ed
admission.
480-423/623 WORKING WITH INFANTS/TODDLERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND WITH THEIR FAMILIES - 3 cr
For students who are interested in providing services to infants and
toddlers with special needs. Course content will examine legislative
action that calls for 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. Materials and resources
will be evaluated, as well as program delivery systems.
Prereq: 480-320/520. Restricted to students with professional ed
admission.
480-424/624 FAMILY FOCUSED INTERVENTION - 3 cr
Identification of skills and techniques needed to work with families of
children with special needs in birth to three and three to six programs
will be addressed. Family dynamics will be analyzed with attention given
to various stages parents experience in relationship to their child and
overall family situation. Specific attention will be 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 will
be provided.
Prereq: 480-320/520 and 480-423/623 or taken concurrently. Restricted to
students with professional ed admission.
480-425/625 INTRODUCTION TO GIFTED EDUCATION - 3 cr
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.
480-426/626 INTRODUCTION TO INDIVIDUAL DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT OF EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS - 3 cr
A core course for special education majors to provide an overview of
educational assessment and diagnosis of the handicapped. Emphasis will be
placed upon testing for IEP development and teaching and the implications
of the educational evaluation for multidisciplinary team decision making.
Prereq: 480-205/721, 489-210E or 489-210F. Restricted to students with
professional ed admission.
480-428/628 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL MODELS FOR GIFTED EDUCATION - 3 cr
This course goes beyond a basic understanding of the nature and needs of
gifted students, and concentrates on presenting several models for
providing curricular and instructional designs for such students in the
school setting.
Prereq: An introductory course dealing with the gifted, or con instr.
480-457/657 CURRICULUM AND METHODS IN MENTAL RETARDATION-ELEMENTARY - 3 cr
A course designed to provide the prospective teacher of mildly/moderately
mentally handicapped elementary school students with basic knowledge
concerning the educational characteristics of these students, general
teaching strategies, organization of classroom/schedule, inclusive
practices, and curricular methods and materials.
Prereq: 480-356/556. Restricted to students with professional ed
admission.
480-458 COLLABORATION FOR EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION - 3 cr
This course develops student's skills and understanding in the areas of
laws pertaining to students with disabilities, writing individualized
instructional plans, inclusion, collaboration and school-based team
membership, and adaptation and modifications of instruction. Students
will also develop their personal philosophy of education including beliefs
about teachers, students, diversity, community, inclusion, etc. and a
profile of who they are 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: 480-205. Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
480-459/659 CURRICULUM AND METHODS IN MENTAL RETARDATION-SECONDARY - 3 cr
A course designed for professionals working with adolescent students with
mild/moderate mental retardation. 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: 480-356/556. Restricted to students with professional ed
admission.
480-460/660 EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS - 3 cr
An examination associated with working with individuals with psychotic
conditions and other severe disturbances. Consideration will be given to
teaching techniques, curriculum and materials in a variety of school
settings.
Prereq: 480-355/555 or consent of instructor. Restricted to students
with professional ed admission.
480-461/661 EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSIS AND ASSESSMENT OF EC:EEN AND SPH - 3 cr
For persons interested in young children with special needs, as well as
individuals exhibiting severe disabilities. Persons will learn how to
administer diagnostic-prescriptive instruments and how to use assessment
information in developing Individual Education Plan (IEPs) and present
evaluative data to a multidisciplinary team.
Prereq: 480-320/520 and 480-426/626 or taken concurrently. Restricted
to students with professional ed admission.
480-462/662 EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSIS AND ASSESSMENT IN LD, E/BD, MR - 3 cr
A course to develop advanced diagnostic skills for elementary through
secondary mildly/moderately handicapped (LD, ED, EMR) individuals.
Particular emphasis will be placed upon the assessment of cognitive,
academic, developmental and behavioral skills that effect classroom
performance. The application of advanced trend analysis and data
synthesis techniques for special education placement and program planning
will be stressed and current issues and trends will be discussed.
Prereq: 480-426/626. Restricted to students with professional ed
admission.
480-465/665 CURRICULUM AND METHODS FOR THE MODERATELY HANDICAPPED - 3 cr
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: 480-356/556 or cons instr. Restricted to students with
professional ed admission.
480-466/666 WORKING WITH PARENTS OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY
AGENCIES - 3 cr
Provides insight into the adjustment problems of exceptional individuals
in the home and school environments. Particular emphasis upon
consultation and supportive skills for aiding the individuals and their
parents in dealing with school or agency personnel and programs.
Prereq: 480-205/721, jr or sr st or cons instr. Restricted to students
with professional ed admission.
480-470 STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR - 2 cr
The seminar will provide 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 will be presented.
Prereq: Directed Teaching.
480-471/671 CURRICULUM AND METHODS IN EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS (E/BD)-
ELEMENTARY - 3 cr
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.
Curriculum and programming pertinent to this area will be emphasized.
Prereq: 480-355/555, 480-336/536 and 480-426/626. Restricted to
students with professional ed admission.
480-472/672 CURRICULUM AND METHODS IN EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS (E/BD)-
SECONDARY - 3 cr
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 will be emphasized.
Prereq: 480-355/555, 480-426/626, 480-336/536 or consent of instructor.
Restricted to students with professional ed admission.
480-476/676 CURRICULUM, METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR THOSE WITH MULTIPLE
DISABILITIES - 3 cr
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 handicaps, Emphasis is on basic life
skills.
Prereq: 480-376/576 or consent of instructor. Restricted to students
with professional ed admission.
480-478/678 CURRICULUM AND METHODS IN LEARNING DISABILITIES-ELEMENTARY - 3 cr
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 will be on
programming based upon an educational diagnosis and participation type
activities.
Prereq: 480-426/626 and 480-355/555 or 480-364/564. Restricted to
students with professional ed admission.
480-479/679 CURRICULUM AND METHODS IN LEARNING DISABILITIES-SECONDARY - 3 cr
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 will be reviewed and
demonstrated. Comprehensive educational planning for secondary LD
students based on diagnostic findings and adult life roles will be
emphasized.
Prereq: 480-426/626 and 480-364/564 or 480-355/555. Restricted to
students with professional ed admission.
480-481/681 REMEDIATION OF WRITTEN LANGUAGE DISORDERS - 2 cr
The course examines writing instruction for handicapped individuals 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 will be presented.
Prereq: 480-426/626 and 510-355/555 or cons instr. Restricted to
students with professional ed admission.
480-489/689 EMPLOYMENT STRATEGIES - 1 cr
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: 430-489/689.
480-490/690 WORKSHOP - 1-10 cr
Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits in major.
480-491/691 TRAVEL STUDY - 1-3 cr
Repeatable
480-494/694 SEMINAR - SPECIAL EDUCATION - 1-3 cr
Repeatable.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
480-496/696 SPECIAL STUDIES - 1-4 cr
Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits in major.
Prereq: 480 205 or
consent of instructor.
480-498 INDEPENDENT STUDY - 1-3 cr
Repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits in degree.
Prereq: Consent of
instructor.
PRACTICUM (489)
489-210 OBSERVATION AND PARTICIPATION - 3 cr
Offered on a satisfactory/no credit basis only. Prepares special
education students for directed teaching. Includes participation in the
total classroom situation under the guidance of a qualified cooperating
teacher. Emphasis upon observing and application of skills will be
stressed.
Prereq: To be taken concurrently with 423-222 or 423-322 or 423-212 and
420-243. Student must have passed at least two sections of the PPST, and
must have achieved 2.40 GPA in 12 credits of coursework or consent of
department.
489-410 GENERAL EDUCATION FIELD EXPERIENCES - 3 cr
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 will
provide 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 430-425, 432-460, 432-361, 432-460
or 437-466 and 480-458.
489-411 [A-H] DIRECTED TEACHING - 3-12 cr
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 480 or 489) must be removed before the student
can enroll in this course.
489-492 FIELD STUDY - SPECIAL EDUCATION - 1-12 cr
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 credits in major/degree.
Prereq: Cons
instr.
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