PSY 245 - Children with Exceptionalities

Institution:

Columbus State Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course is an introductory course that offers teachers, teaching assistants and students interested in becoming teachers an opportunity to study both the characteristics of children with special needs and the educational practices and programs that work to meet these learners’ needs in inclusive settings. Course topics include causes, prevalence and assessment of specific exceptionalities; historic and current theories, issues, trends, legal rights and responsibilities in special education; student placement and service options; teaching strategies, modifications and accommodations; classroom organization and management; and professional and home-school collaboration for lifelong learning.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cscc.edu/

Phone Number:

(614) 287-5353

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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