SPED 315 Exceptional Child

This course covers the foundations of education of exceptional students, including programs, services, technologies, and interventions. Included in the course is coverage of intellectual disability, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, communication disorders, disorders of the sensory or physically impaired, and the gifted. Topics include ethics, roles, and responsibilities of the special educator, special education law, policies, procedures, inclusion, differentiation, and transition. There is a focus on use of learning styles, adapting lesson plans, and integration of students into the regular classroom. Professional dispositions will be assessed. A 10-hour field experience and fee are associated with the course and must be completed prior to receiving an end of course grade. Fee applies.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

EDU 315

Prerequisite

Admittance into the teacher education program

Distribution

Education

Offered

Spring, Summer evening