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Undergraduate Special Education

2023 Summer Term

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DISABILITY, RACE, & ETHNICITY IN SOCIETY

SPECED 201

The course addresses the perspectives and social construction of disability in underrepresented groups (e.g., African Americans, Latina). The course focuses on the intersection of political, racial, and cultural context of disability. Particular attention is given to perceptions of access to resources pertaining to underrepresented groups. Strategies to promote access, authentic and more equitable and responsive services are discussed.

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INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION

SPECED 205

A survey course designed to familiarize students with a wide range of disabilities, including the psychological, physiological, and educational problems that confront persons with intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, gifts and talents, emotional or behavioral disorders, autism, speech impairments, auditory impairments, visual impairments, and orthopedic and neurological impairments. The course provides a foundation for interacting with individuals throughout the lifespan and addresses how the referral/placement processes can discriminate against marginalized populations or facilitate inclusion.

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CHARACTERISTICS OF AND INTERVENTIONS FOR EBD

SPECED 321

The purpose of this course is to provide intervention strategies for working with children with severe emotional/behavioral disorders. Strategies related to AODA, social skills curriculum, abuse/neglect, juvenile corrections, and medication management will be presented. In addition, methods for creating effective program models will be presented.

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CHARACTERISTICS AND INTERVENTIONS FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES

SPECED 325

This course provides an examination of the field of learning disabilities. Emphasis on the concept of learning disabilities, etiology, diagnosis, characteristics, teaching strategies, theory, historical influences, and current trends. Eligibility and models of service delivery will also be examined.

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CHARACTERISTICS AND METHODS FOR AUTISM AND NEURODIVERSITY

SPECED 327

This course offers an overview of characteristics, theory, and teaching applications for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and neurodiverse students. Discussion includes the major theories, teaching approaches, trends, etiological and diagnostic issues, classroom structure and environmental arrangement, research based instructional strategies, and family involvement.

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BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT FOR THE INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS

SPECED 360

The purpose of this course is to provide general strategies to promote effective behavior management in the inclusive educational environment. Focus will be on theories and practices for facilitating successful integration of children with disabilities in the regular education classroom or public school special education programs.

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EDUCATIONAL-DIAGNOSIS AND ASSESSMENT IN LD, E/BD, ID

SPECED 462

A course designed to develop advanced diagnostic skills for elementary/secondary students with mild/moderate disabilities (LD, ED, ID). Emphasis is placed upon the assessment of cognitive, academic, developmental and behavioral skills that affect classroom performance. The application of advanced trend analysis and data synthesis techniques for special education placement and program planning is stressed and current issues/trends are discussed.

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WORKING WITH PARENTS OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN & COMMUNITY AGENCIES

SPECED 466

Provides insight into the adjustment problems of individuals with disabilities in the home and school environments. Particular emphasis upon consultation and supportive skills to aid the person and their parents in dealing with school or agency personnel and programs.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY

SPECED 498

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.