SPEC 499 - Therapeutic Play and Activity Programming for Exceptional Children

Institution:

New Jersey City University

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Description:

This is a specialization course for advanced special education majors and other workers involved in child management service. It aims to investigate the interface between education and child therapy in fostering optimal development in handicapped children and in remediating behavioral problems. It studies the history and theories of childhood plays, games and activities from the points of view of developmental psychology and special education intervention. An experimental approach provides the educational practitioner with the opportunity to develop skills in using the principles of play and activity programming to further encourage the social, emotional, and behavioral growth of children. Open to seniors and graduate students:

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.njcu.edu

Phone Number:

(201) 200-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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