Special Education Program

The intent of the course is to examine education of persons with learning disabilities, mental retardation, emotional and behavioral disorders, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, other health impairments, and gifted and talented children. The special traits of each group will be studied as well as the relationships of their traits and abilities to their education, social and psychological needs. Stress will be placed on practical applications of theory (e.g. remediation techniques, etc.) as well as the theories regarding etiological factors. Read more »

This K-12 Introductory course examines current trends and issues in special education, theoretical and practical approaches to special education, and educational alternatives for mildly handicapped students, federal and state statutes and related services, and the multidisciplinary team in educational planning. Read more »

This K-8 methods and strategies course examines curricular and instructional methodologies utilized in the education of mildly and moderately disabled students. SPED 01 20-hour field experience taken concurrently. Read more »

This 5-12 methods and strategies course examines curricular and instructional methodologies utilized in the education of mildly and moderately disabled students. SPED 01 20-hour field experience taken concurrently. Read more »

This 20-hour field experience is designed to provide students with basic experiences in the multi-categorical special education resource room in the grade levels of their major, experience that includes both observation and participation in teaching activities, to develop in the potential teacher an understanding of the nature of the teaching process and the role of the special education resource room teacher. Read more »

This course will provide an overview of assessment and treatment of challenging behavior. This course will provide an overview of the principals of learning and how they apply to the development and maintenance of challenging behavior in children and adolescents. This course will provide an overview of developing and implementing function based treatments to enhance children and adolescents' participation in family, school, and community activities. Read more »

This 20-hour field experience is designed to provide students with basic experiences in the multi-categorical special education resource room in the grade levels of their major, experience that includes both observation and participation in teaching activities, to develop in the potential teacher an understanding of the nature of the teaching process and the role of the special education resource room teacher as it applies to assessment and treatment of problem behavior. Read more »

This course examines the most recent research-based strategies and changes in the ways students with special needs receive educational services and opportunities in K-12 settings. Students will learn how to effectively collaborate, plan, and manage in an inclusive classroom. Read more »

The purpose of this course is to prepare students to identify, implement, and maintain effective behavioral interventions in educational and other applied settings. Read more »

This course examines methods and strategies for working with parents, classroom teachers, and other involved in the educational program of mildly handicapped students. Effective communication is covered. Students will also be provided with theory, general principles, and procedures for fostering collaborative partnerships among families, professionals, students, and other stakeholders that lead to outcomes of individual and mutual empowerment. Read more »

This course will analyze legislation, litigation, and administrative rulings related to special education. The course will emphasize the development of legally sound and ethical policies and procedures to ensure that schools provide an educationally meaningful and legally correct education for students with disabilities. Read more »

This course will prepare teacher candidates to write and interpret Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Read more »

This course examines career-vocational planning for students with mild handicaps. Topics include independent living skills, transition, careers, and vocational assessment. Read more »

A 7.5 week minimum student teaching experience in the K-8 Mild and Moderate Resource Room. Read more »

A 7.5 week minimum student teaching experience in the 5-12 Mild and Moderate Resource Room. Read more »