SPED 347/547 - Characteristics of Individuals with Mild Disabilities

Institution:

Valparaiso University

Subject:

Special Education

Description:

This course is designed to provide information on academic, cognitive, social, behavioral, and emotional characteristics of individuals with mild disabilities. Topics include federal and state laws governing special education; processes involved in identifying students as having one of the disabilities considered "mild"; specific characteristics of students who have mild disabilities in various areas of development or functioning; characteristics of various education service delivery systems; and introduction to interventions for students with mild disabilities in grades 1-12. Course also include a 40 clock hour field component in an elementary or middle school or high school special education setting.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

valpo.edu

Phone Number:

(219) 464-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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