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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge to develop and implement instructional and behavioral plans and programs for students with emotional and behavior problems that address social skills; strategies for crises prevention and intervention; self advocacy; procedures to increase self-awareness, selfmanagement, self control; self-reliance, and self-esteem; self-enhancing behavior in response to societal attitudes and actions. Students will be prepared to manage verbal and physical acting out behaviors. Required field experiences in diverse settings - 8 hours. Pre-requisite: EDSP 380
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide the student with a basic knowledge of moderate to severe disabilities. Topics include definitions, identification procedures, due process rights, cultural and linguistic diversity, and characteristics for individuals with intellectual disabilities, including medical aspects; individuals who display developmental as well as multiple handicaps; and other conditions. The course will also deal with the major past and present educational, social/emotional, and legal issues relevant to those individuals. These issues will be referenced to inclusive practices that focus on the similarities between students with moderate to severe disabilities and their typical peers. Required field experience in diverse settings - 6 hours. Pre-requisite: EDSP 200, EDFD 110.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will focus on understanding and implementation of everyday functional communication methods and techniques through various theories, systems and technologies for individual students with moderate and intensive needs; classroom strategies and techniques in learning environment; selection/implementation of augmentative or alternative communication devices/systems; adaptations/assistive technology; medical care and methods with technology/family support and resources. LAB field experience is required with documentation.
  • 3.00 Credits

    University students taking this class will demonstrate the ability to administer nonbiased formal and informal assessments. They will be able to make the connection between assessment and instruction. Students will also demonstrate the ability to select, adapt, and modify assessments to accommodate the unique abilities and needs of individuals with moderate/severe disabilities (including functional assessments, task analysis and alternate assessments). Students will demonstrate the procedures for assessing and reporting both appropriate and problematic social behaviors of individuals with disabilities. Students demonstrate the reliable methods of response of individuals who lack typical communication and performance behaviors. This is a LAB class which requires that students administer, score and explain test results. Students will keep a test log to document field hours. Pre-requisite: EDSP 370.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on curriculum theories and practices related to students with moderate disabilities in elementary through secondary education programs. Course content will focus on designing applied curriculum and multi-leveled instruction for active learner participation in inclusive educational environments which incorporate evaluating, planning, implementing, and managing procedures that are appropriate for individual needs. Required field experience in diverse settings - 30 hours. Pre-requisite: EDSP 370, EDSP373.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on the relationship between local and state support delivery services for individuals with moderate and intensive physical, mental and medical disabilities K-12; networks, organizations, resources, strategies and techniques used to integrate students requiring moderate/intensive services into diverse educational, social, and community settings including assistive technology/devices, residential treatment, rehabilitation, career/vocational, health/medical; use strategies that promote successful transitions for individuals with exceptional learning needs; identify supports needed for integration into various program placements; structure, direct and support the activities of paraeducators, volunteers, and tutors; assist family in planning transitions; and, act ethically in advocating for appropriate service. Required field experiences in diverse settings - 10 hours. CPR and First Aid Training and Certification required. Pre-requisite: EDSP370
  • 3.00 Credits

    Seminar course for teacher preparation (K - 12) concerning laws, polices, and ethical principles regarding behavior management, planning and implementation; establishing and maintaining positive classroom management; effective teaching/learning conditions and adaptations necessary for a healthy learning environment; useful and practical organizational procedures; problem solving/decision making techniques and strategies; communication skills necessary for classroom management; management practices concerning diverse classroom population and individualized learning. Required field experiences in diverse settings - 10 hours.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will focus on demands and management of the learning environment. This includes teacher attitudes and behavior. Course will also address play based skills and techniques; behavior management techniques; social skills planning and implementation; creating, supporting, facilitating interactive safe diverse learning. Required field experience in diverse settings - 8 hours. Pre-requisite: EDSP 205.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on specialized interventions for individuals with physical and health disabilities in educational settings; specialized materials for individuals with disabilities; prevention and intervention strategies for individuals with disabilities; technology for planning and managing the teaching and learning environment; select and plan for integration of related services into the instructional program, create or adapt appropriate learning plans; design and implement curriculum strategies for medical self-management procedures; use appropriate adaptations and assertive technology for all individuals with disabilities. Required field experiences in diverse settings - 30 hours. Pre-requisite: EDSP 370, EDSP 373, EDSP 374
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will investigate and observe learning theory models as a foundation for early childhood intervention - understand development of infants and young children along with the ability to identify specific disabilities and describe implications for development and learning; use instructional practices based on knowledge of the child, family, community, and the curriculum; and support and facilitate family and child interactions as primary contexts for learning and development. Required field experiences in diverse settings - 6 hours. Pre-requisite: EDSP 205
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