PSY 335 - Psychology of Exceptional Children

Institution:

Charter Oak State College

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Description:

This course is designed to increase the student's understanding of the psychology and education of the exceptional child. This course is not a methodology course, but will provide an overview of the range of exceptional characteristics that exist and the effects of these on learning. The physical, mental, emotional, behavioral and social traits of children and adolescents will be discussed. Students will gain an understanding of pertinent federal and state legislation (Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act) by which some children and adolescents are considered exceptional and identified as such. Other topics will include legal issues, giftedness (identification/classification/labeling), as well as diversity of culture and language.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.charteroak.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 515-3800

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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