Special Education

(PSYC 3339) Explores general processes of development: physical, cultural, interpersonal, emotional and the interrelationships among these processes.

This course provides an introduction to special education programs and services in today’s schools within the framework of inclusion, collaboration and evidence based on instructional stratigies.

A theoretical understanding of the development and nature of the most frequently occurring emotional problems of children in schools. Prerequisite: SPED 4320.

The student will gain first–hand experience through case studies, observation and discussion in working with children with emotional problems. A minimum of 54 clock hours of experience will be required. Prerequisites: SPED 4320, 4322.

The course includes an analysis of the various approaches for providing instruction to the individual with mild disabilities. Language acquisition and cognition are examined to include normal, delayed and disordered development. Assessment techniques and individualized programming are covered in preparation to teach students with mild disabilities in the regular classroom with support services, resource or self–contained classrooms. Prerequisite: SPED 4320.

First–hand experience in working with children with mildly disabling conditions. Students assist in the assessment, program design and implementation of appropriate education experiences for disabled children. Students participate in parent workshops providing information and support services to parents of children with mild disabilities. Prerequisites: SPED 4325 or permission of faculty member.

This course will focus on providing students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum by differentiating content, process and products based on individual needs, interests, learning profile, and readiness levels. Prerequisites: SPED 4320, 4325, 4.