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  • 3.00 Credits

    Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Co- or prerequisite: SPED 400/500. This course will address classroom management techniques and individual interventions based upon behavioral, cognitive, affective, social, and ecological theory and practice. The course will focus on the field of applied behavior analysis, including best practices in the areas of data collection, program selection, program implementation, and data analysis. Positive behavior management and supports and functional behavioral assessment will be emphasized.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: SPED 400/500. This course focuses on selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of standardized, informal, and curriculum-based instruments. Emphasis is on sound decision-making for curricular placement and instruction. Use of various computer-assisted programs, along with error analysis strategies applied to major core and content areas as well as transition assessment, is included.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Practicum of 45 hours is required. Prerequisites: SPED 400/500, 402/502, and passing scores on PRAXIS I or equivalent. The intent of this course is to provide preservice teachers with: (a) knowledge of research-based instruction for K-12 students with disabilities and those who are gifted; (b) knowledge and skill in using data collection to make decisions about student progress, instruction, program, accommodations and teaching methodology for exceptional learners, and (c) knowledge and skill in planning, developing and implementing individual educational plans and group instruction for diverse exceptional learners who are accessing the general education curriculum and the standards of learning.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Co- or prerequisite: SPED 400/500. This course addresses the complex issues surrounding families and children with disabilities and transitions across the lifespan, as well as effective collaboration with families and professionals to support inclusion and/or effective early intervention services, educational programs and transition services for students at-risk and students with disabilities. Emphasis is on successful professional collaboration and effective relationships in educational, transition, and family settings.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: SPED 400/500. This course examines the initial and subsequent family response to the challenge of a child with a disability. Emphasis is on understanding the complex issues surrounding families and children with disabilities and transitions across the lifespan, including issues of peer networks, agency assistance, training/counseling, and sources of support.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Lecture 1 hour; 1 credit. Prerequisite: SPED 400/500. Provides an overview of the characteristics of and services to persons with visual impairments, including the impact of visual impairment on infants? and children?s growth and development, child and adolescent emotional and social development, and family interaction patterns. Considers the educational, conceptual, psycho-social, and physical implications of a visual impairment.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Co- or prerequisites: SPED 400/500 and 432/532. This course provides instruction in the development, use, and application of the Braille literary code and its implications for educational/literacy programs for students with visual disabilities. Students will develop the skills to read and write contracted and uncontracted Braille, while acquiring instructional methodologies for teaching children who are blind to read and write. Sources of Braille materials for educational purposes are identified.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Co- or prerequisites: SPED 400/500 and 432/532. Provides an introduction to anatomy and physiology of the visual system and the educational implications of visual pathology. Topics include anatomy of the human eye, normal visual development, pathology of the eye, examination procedures for the identification of visual pathology, and the effects of pathology on visual learning and development.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Lecture 2 hours; 2 credits. Co- or prerequisites: SPED 400/500 and 432/532. Provides the foundation for understanding the components and essence of orientation and mobility. Establishes how the need for independent travel in the blind population created the field of O&M. Explores the philosophy and history of orientation and mobility including cane instruction, dog guides and methods of travel. Addresses techniques in developing orientation skills and basic mobility instruction. Motor and concept skill development are emphasized.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Co- or prerequisites: SPED 400/500 and 432/532. Provides students with knowledge and understanding of the educational assessment of students with visual impairments and additional disabilities including deaf-blindness. Students will practice assessing and planning educational programs for students with visual impairments. Addresses assessment of technology for students with visual impairments. Examines determination of learning needs and appropriate learning media, relationship of assessment, IEP development, and placement.
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