EDPY 350/550 - The Education and Psychology of Exceptional Children

Institution:

Montana State University-Northern

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Description:

3 semester credits In this course the student will examine the various categories of exceptionality (gifted, mentally retarded, learning disabled, visual/ hearing/health impaired, physically disabled, and emotionally disturbed) by analyzing each category utilizing the following format: History, defi nition, prevalence, causes, characteristics, assessment, intervention, curriculum implications, mainstreaming, and future considerations. In-class learning activities will be supplemented by having the student participate in a laboratory experience that involves a 20-hour fi eld placement in a special education setting. Graduate credit requirements are described in the course syllabus. If this class is taken at the 500 level, it is a graduate course and expectations for student performance are at an advanced level. Evaluation of course requirements is more rigorous than at the lower division section of this course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.msun.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 265-3700

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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