SPED 2100 - Introduction to Special Education

Institution:

Aurora University

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Description:

4 semester hours This course provides an overview of all aspects of special education and how service is provided by the public schools. Therefore, the course introduces the categories of disabilities the public schools use to define students with disabilities, the process by which the schools identify those students and their needs, the range of services that are provided by the school system to meet special needs, and how information is related to students and families. The various roles and responsibilities, and how they might interface with other professionals in the school and community, will also be discussed. This course requires an immersion component in the public schools. No prerequisites.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.aurora.edu

Phone Number:

(630) 892-6431

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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