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  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    An opportunity to engage in individualized projects which may involve research, participation and reporting. Prerequisites: Junior/senior standing and permission of instructor.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    An in-depth study of selected readings in Spanish literature and civilization. A maximum of six credits may be earned in this course.
  • 1.00 Credits

    1 credit Assist public school teachers as a teacher assistant. A minimum of 50 hours of laboratory experience is required for each credit. A maximum of three credits may be earned in all teacher assistant experiences. Grading: Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: C or above in EDU 121 Introduction to Education.
  • 1.00 Credits

    1 credit Assist public school teachers as a teacher assistant. A minimum of 50 hours of laboratory experience is required for each credit. Grading: Pass/Fail. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Teacher Assistant I and admission to the Teacher Education Program.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits The purpose of the course is to acquaint the student with the broad area of special education and with the characteristics and the educational needs of children with exceptionalities likely to be encountered in a general education classroom including the following: hearing impairments, speech/ language disorders, including autism, visual impairments, orthopedic impairments, mild/moderate mentally handicapped, emotional and behavioral disorders, gifted and talented, ADHD and traumatic brain injury. Historical legislation will be examined as well as the requirements of IDEA. The remainder of the class will be a survey of the areas of exceptionality, characteristics and special educational strategies used.
  • 2.00 Credits

    2 credits Designed to introduce the causes and characteristics of prevalent disabilities that influence the motor performances of school-aged children and to gain knowledge in developing appropriate curriculum and teaching techniques to better serve those with special needs. (Cross-listed as PED 308)
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits This course is designed to prepare prospective teachers to use a variety of methods and techniques to manage the classroom behavior of children who display challenging behaviors. A major portion of the course is based on principles of applied behavior analysis. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on functional assessment as a method for identifying students' challenging behaviors and developing appropriate classroom interventions. Interventions described in the course are based primarily on the use of positive reinforcement and teaching students self-management skills. Prerequisites: SPE 230 Introduction to Exceptional Children and admission to the Teacher Education Program or permission of instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits This course is designed to help future educators understand and learn how to communicate effectively with other professionals and parents in schools and the community. Specialized communication and interaction skills are necessary to work effectively in collaborative partnerships. In this course, students will learn how to communicate effectively with personnel in schools and community agencies. In order to accomplish this goal, students will be exposed to the various roles, responsibilities, and programs that exist in school settings. Prerequisites: SPE 230 Introduction to Exceptional Children and admission to the Teacher Education Program or permission of instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits This class will provide an understanding of the purpose and importance of diagnostic measurement in special education. The selection, interpretation and usefulness of selected instruments including norm-referenced and criterion referenced tests, curriculum-based assessment, and social functioning data will be incorporated. Students will use the state standards and will both select and develop tests appropriate for students with disabilities. Practice in application of assessment results to individualized program development and management will be included. Students will receive intensive practice in the IEP process and development. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 credits This course focuses on the study of the methods, materials, resources, and responsibilities of general and special education teachers working with students with mild to moderate disabilities. Course content focuses on developing instructional strategies to provide effective programs in a range of placements. Students successfully completing this course will have mastered skills that enable them to effectively write instructional objectives, utilize teacher effectiveness variables, design generic strategies for improving students' academic performance, and implement content area instructional strategies for exceptional children. Prerequisites: SPE Introduction to Exceptional Children and admission to the Teacher Education Program or permission of instructor.
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