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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
(3 sem. hrs.) The art and science of teaching exceptional individuals, ages 5-21, with exceptional needs both in school and society will be explored through reading and self-awareness activities. An examination of the principles and theories, relevant laws and policies, diverse and historical points of view, and human issues that have historically influenced and continue to influence the field of special education and the education and treatment of individuals with exceptional needs both in school and society. Students will use this knowledge as a ground upon which to construct their own personal understandings and philosophies of special education. A wide variety of pedagogical methods, procedures and practices will be introduced, critiqued and reviewed by the class participants. (Spring) PREREQUISITES: (2.75 GPA or pass the Praxis II PLT test and all subject area tests in your major. Check with Education department on which praxis tests you need to pass). C- or higher in EDU110, EDU115, EIS265, PSY101.
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3.00 Credits
(3 sem. hrs.) Rationale and approaches for teaching phonics will be emphasized as will stages in decoding, phonic elements, phonemic awareness, instructional strategies, and scope and sequence of phonics instruction. Other word identification strategies to be taught include context clues, sight words, and structural and morphemic analysis. Appropriate use of software to enhance and support strategies and skills will be examined. Assessment and evaluation of word identification strategies will be targeted. Required field experience. (Fall and Spring) PREREQUISITES: 3.0 GPA, C- or higher in EDU220,EIS265, PSY101. COREQUISITES: EDU230
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3.00 Credits
(3 sem. hrs.) Emphasis on the role of the family and other social systems involved in the care and development of the young child. Emphasis on understanding the child in the context of the family, culture, and society. Develops the idea of respect for diversity and ant-bias approaches. Includes also awareness of public policy and advocacy issues in relation to young children and their families. The development of effective interpersonal skills in working with families and roles of collaborative team members are emphasized. Research of literature included. Students must also become familiar with resources within the immediate community and beyond which support families and children. Students will be expected to use the Internet to examine public policy issues and resources relevant to young children and their families. (Fall and Spring) PREREQUISITES: For licensure students :(3.0 GPA or pass the Praxis II PLT test and all subject area tests in your major. Check with Education department on which Praxis tests you need to pass). Junior status, and C- or higher in both PSY101 and EDU230. All other students: 3.0 GPA, junior status, and PSY206.
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3.00 Credits
(3 sem. hrs.) Examination of curricular accommodations and adaptations as well as instructional strategies, methods and materials related to development in the following areas: academic, social, career/vocational and life skills. Adapting instruction for students with special needs in the regular education setting will be addressed. Appropriate field based experience is required. (Fall) PREREQUISITES: (3.0 GPA or pass the Praxis II PLT test and all subject area tests in your major. Check with Education department on which Praxis tests you need to pass). C- or higher in EIS265, EIS272, PSY101 COREQUISITES: EIS361
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3.00 Credits
(3 sem. hrs.) Accommodation and adaptation of curriculum method materials for instruction of reading and language arts with emphasis on the use of oral and written communication skills with practical applications to everyday living experiences. Appropriate field based experience is required. (Fall) PREREQUISITES: (3.0 GPA or pass the Praxis II PLT test and all subject area tests in your major. Check with Education department on which Praxis tests you need to pass). C- or higher in EIS265, EIS272, PSY101. COREQUISITES: EIS350
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
(2-3 sem. hrs.) Principles and procedures of assessment used in the identification of disabilities and the prescription of remedial techniques for all students. Students are expected to select and administer and interpret various formal and informal assessment instruments. Particular emphasis is placed upon the use of the assessment data in the planning of educational services for students with mild/moderate educational needs. Discussion of alternative assessment options will be integrated throughout the curricula of this course. Appropriate clinical/field experience is required. Basic inferential statistical concepts will be introduced and reviewed in the initial 5 weeks of this course. (Fall only for ISP, Fall and Spring all others) PREREQUISITES: 3.0 GPA, C- or higher in PSY101, EDU220 and 300-Level courses (SOme multi-age excepted); EIS licensure - Junior standing, taken prior to Senior Block for 3 sem. hrs.; Early, Middle, AYA and Multi Age (Except HPE) - taken concurrently with senior block for 2 sem. hrs. COREQUISITES: Taken concurrently with Early (EDU426), Middle (EDU427), AYA (EDU428), Multi Age (Except HPE) (EDU430) and for ISP Licensure taken in Fall of Junior year with EIS350 and EIS361.
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2.00 Credits
(2 sem. hrs.) Stresses the importance and benefits of positive interaction with students, parents, school and community personnel. Methods of encouraging and assisting families to be active participants in the educational team will be addressed. Emphasis is also placed on integrating students into various learning environments by using collaborative strategies such as team teaching, peer tutoring and use of aides and volunteers. (Fall and Spring) PREREQUISITES: (3.0 GPA or pass the Praxis II PLT test and all subject area tests in your major. Check with Education department on which Praxis tests you need to pass). C- or higher in whichever of the following courses apply to area of licensure: EDU344, EDU345 (Early); EDU350, EDU360, EDU373, EDU375, EDU380, EDU390, for Middle; EDU366, EDU376, EDU386, EDU396 for AYA; MUS373, MUS374 for Music Education Majors; HPE322 or HPE343 for HPE Majors, EDU336 and academic year abroad for Spanish and German Majors. For all C- or better in PSY101. COREQUISITES: Taken concurrently with EDU416 and one of the following EDU426, EDU427, EDU428, EDU429, or EDU430.
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2.00 Credits
(2 sem. hrs.) Emphasis is on the planning and development of career, vocational and daily living skills needed by individuals with mild/moderate educational needs as they prepare for and make the transition from school to post-secondary education, work and community. Appropriate curriculum, methods, materials and techniques are addressed. (Spring only) PREREQUISITES: (3.0 GPA or pass the Praxis II PLT test and all subject area tests in your major. Check with Education department on which Praxis tests you need to pass). C- or higher in EIS350, EIS361, EIS379, and PSY101 COREQUSITES: EDU416, EDU429, and EIS468.
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2.00 Credits
(2 sem. hrs.) Various timely topics will be addressed such as legal and policy issues affecting the rights and responsibilities of parents, students and educators, trends in service delivery options and current relevant research. PREREQUISITES: (3.0 GPA or pass the Praxis II PLT test and all subject area tests in your major. Check with Education department on which Praxis tests you need to pass). C- or higher in EIS350, EIS361, EIS379 and PSY101.
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3.00 Credits
(3 sem. hrs.) Instruction in communicative competence needed for everyday living and academic life: conversation, role-playing, oral presentation and listening skills, learning and practicing syntactic patterns of speech. Four 1-hour class sessions per week. Additional hour(s) of instruction may be required based on student's level, such as the weekly conversation hour.
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