EDU 3250 - Introduction to Special Education
Addresses teachers’ roles in educating children and youth with disabilities. Students examine the social construction of disability, disability legislation; rights and responsibilities of parents, educators, and students; and universal design for learning. Topics include historical and theoretical frameworks
and legal mandates that have shaped the current field of special education, as well as the needs and characteristics of individuals with disabilities. This course contains a field requirement. Co-requisite: EDU 2600/EDU 3600/EDU 4600 for Education licensure Majors/Minors (who should register for this course at 3 credits); others not enrolled in one of those courses should register for 4 credits.
EDU 3630 - Collaboration Skills
Develops skills necessary for successfully communicating and collaborating with families,
educators, related service providers and community resources specific to the programming needs of students with
exceptionalities. Topics include ethics, knowledge and skills of collaboration, the application of collaboration for
consultation, team membership, co-teaching, the supervision of paraprofessionals, and the impact of family and
culture on communication and collaboration. This course contains a field requirement.
EDU 3640 - Behavior Theories, Analysis and Interventions
Focuses on the legal and ethical aspects of behavior management and positive behaviors and
supports for students with disabilities. Students are prepared to conduct Functional Behavior
Assessments and design and implement Behavior Intervention Plans that promote and enhance positive
behavior. This course contains a field requirement.
EDU 3650 - Assessment Strategies for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Addresses the knowledge and skills related to assessment, evaluation, and eligibility for
special education and related services of students with mild to moderate disabilities. Topics include norm
referenced individualized test instruments, classroom based assessments, formal/informal assessments, basic
statistics/measurement concepts, school-based definitions, criteria, characteristics and report writing. This
course contains a field requirement.
EDU 3670 - Fundamental Characteristics of Mile/Moderate Disabilities
Develops a deeper understanding of skills and knowledge necessary for teaching students with mild to moderate exceptionalities. Topics include theories/practices for mild disabilities, support systems, current trends at local, state, national levels and impacts of culture, disability, and gender on identification.
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