SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SPD 535 EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH
DISABILITIES. This course provides an introduction to the strengths
and needs of persons with disabilities, with implications for identification
and educational programming for regular and special educators. Legislation and
case law addressing the rights of individuals with disabilities are discussed.
SPD 537 ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION.
This course addresses basic measurement principles, formal and informal assessment,
and the connection of assessment to instruction. Students gain experience with
diagnostic tools for assessing achievement, social behavior, adaptive behavior,
language, and perceptual-motor skills.
SPD 538 PRACTICUM AND METHODS IN SPECIAL
EDUCATION. Students gain direct experience in the use of curriculum,
methods, and materials for learners with special needs. Additional topics include
assessment, modifications, adaptations, learning strategies, direct instruction
and collaboration.
SPD 562 STUDY OF COGNITIVE AND LOW
INCIDENCE DISABILITIES. This course is designed to provide an in-depth
study of the strengths and needs of persons with mental retardation and other
low-incidence disabilities. Topics addressed include etiology, family partnerships,
educational needs, inclusive programs, and transition issues across the lifespan.
SPD 567 SEMINAR IN LEARNING DISABILITIES.
This course presents a study of the research and professional literature concerning
persons with learning disabilities and other mild-to-moderate special needs.
History, theories, learning educational practices, social issues, and lifespan
needs also are addressed.
SPD 568 TEACHING METHODS FOR LEARNERS
WITH MILD TO MODERATE DISABILITIES. Course content centers upon a rationale
for instruction of students with mild to moderate disabilities and presents
a variety of methods, materials, and instructional strategies.
SPD 587 WORKSHOP IN EDUCATION.
The topic(s) included will vary with academic program and semester offered.
SPD 631 A STUDY OF BEHAVIOR DISORDERS
IN CHILDREN. This course will focus on theories, characteristics, and
treatment of mild, moderate, and severe behavioral disorders in children and
youth. Issues involving definition, classification and intervention for remediation
of such disorders as aggression, autism, depression, and delinquency will be
covered.
SPD 637 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND PARENT
INVOLVEMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION. Practical techniques for managing
student behavior and for facilitating parent involvement in the education of
students with disabilities will be presented. Classroom management techniques
for challenging and socially inappropriate behaviors will be emphasized. Prerequisite:
SPD 535.
SPD 677 ASSESSMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN
AND LOW-INCIDENCE POPULATIONS. This course provides instruction and
practice in administration, scoring, interpretation, and reporting results of
individual tests and assessments for young children, individuals with mental
retardation, and persons with low-incidence disabilities. Informal techniques
such as play-based assessment, portfolio assessment, and contextual assessment
are presented. Prerequisites: SPD 537, PSY 595
SPD 678 SEMINAR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION.
This course prepares students for the role of the educational diagnostician.
Topics addressed include special education law, consultation and collaboration,
second language learners with special needs, and research-based “best
practices” in special education. Prerequisite: SPD 677, SPD 537, PSY 595
SPD 679 PRACTICUM FOR EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIANS.
This course provides a field-based practicum under the direction of a certified
educational diagnostician. It is designed to provide intensive study in the
role of the educational diagnostician. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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