SPED-SPECIAL EDUCATION

SPED 201. Topics - 3 cr.

Offered under various subtitles that indicate the subject matter to be covered. May be repeated 3 times for a maximum of 9 credits.

SPED 210. Introduction to Special Education - 3 cr.

For paraprofessional students who will be working with a teacher in a Special Education classroom. This class will provide an overview of characteristics of children with special needs, legal issues, framework of effective instruction and a variety of practical teaching and learning strategies that are relevant to the tasks and academic demands required in inclusive classrooms.

SPED 350. Introduction to Special Education in a Diverse Society - 3 cr.

Characteristics, identification, and educational needs of exceptional learners. Attention is given to the various types of programs serving exceptional learners. Designed for all professional personnel who work with exceptional learners.

SPED 355. Introduction to Bilingual/Multicultural Special Education - 3 cr.

Introduction to issues related to the provision of services to culturally and linguistically diverse students with exceptionalities. Same as BIL 355.

SPED 360. Elementary Curriculum, Methods, and Materials for Special Education in a Diverse Society - 3 cr.

Curriculum theory and development for special education programs. Various teaching methods utilized with elementary exceptional learners and techniques involved in identifying, adapting, and developing materials will be addressed.

SPED 406. High Incidence Disabilities in a Diverse Society - 3 cr.

Examines those areas of disability that most frequently occur in the special education population, including mental retardation, learning disabilities, communication disorders, and behavioral and emotional disorders.

SPED 407. Low Incidence Disabilities in a Diverse Society - 3 cr.

Examines those disabilities that occur less frequently in the special education population, including hearing loss, visual disorders, autism, and other severe manifestations.

SPED 425. Language Development for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students - 3 cr.

Developmental approach to language learning for individuals with hearing impairments including linguistic and cognitive potential, assessment and intervention strategies, and reading language. Taught with SPED 525 and SPED 623 with differentiated assignments.

SPED 426. Teaching Content Subjects to Preschool-Twelfth Grade for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students - 3 cr.

Curriculum and instructional procedures common to education of hearing impaired including reading, adaptiations to regular curriculum, methods for planning, implementing, and translating diagnostic information into programming. Taught with SPED 526 and SPED 626 with differentiated assignments.

SPED 428. Deafness: Psychological Theories, Assessments and Accommodations - 3 cr.

Developmental psychological and cognitive theories related to deafness. Assessment issues and accommodations for assessment of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Taught with SPED 528 and SPED 628 with differentiated assignments.

SPED 429. Literacy and Deafness - 3 cr.

Covers literacy development framework. Methods for teaching reading and writting and for assessment of reading and writing skills in deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Taught with SPED 529 and 629

SPED 450. Working with Young Children with Special Needs, Ages 3-8 - 3 cr.

Addresses competencies for working with young children with exceptionalities, ages three-eight, and their families. Public school, private school, Head Start and other models are included. Taught with SPED 550. Prerequisite(s): SPED 350 or equivalent.

SPED 451. Assessment of Young Children, Birth-Eight - 3 cr.

Covers instruments and procedures for assessing young children and their families in order to determine atypical development. Screening, diagnosis, program planning, placement and evaluation issues are covered. Prerequisite: SPED 450. Same as SPED 551.

SPED 452. Foundations of Visual Impairment - 3 cr.

Provides the history and theory of teaching students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities. An overview of educational, historical, and psychosocial effects of visual impairments on the individual and means of adapting with a visual impairment will be covered. Taught with SPED 532 and SPED 632 with differentiated assignments. Consent of instructor required.

SPED 453. Anatomy and Functions of the Visual System - 3 cr.

This course will cover the structure and function of the eye and associated diseases and how vision is affected. Appropriate educational recommendations and functional vision assessment techniques will be emphasized. Taught with SPED 533 and SPED 633 with differentiated assignments. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): SPED 452 or consent of instructor.

SPED 454. Visual Impairment with Multisensory Impairments - 3 cr.

This course is an overview of education services for the student with visual impairments and multiple sensory impairments. Emphasis is on curricula, communication, behavior management, inclusion, transition, and independent living. Taught with SPED 534 and SPED 634 with Differentiated assignments. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): SPED 452 or SPED 532 or SPED 632 or consent of instructor.

SPED 455. Braille I: Literacy Skills for Students with Visual Impairments - 3 cr.

This course will cover the uncontracted and contracted literary Braille code and methods of teaching Braille to tactile readers. Taught with SPED 536 and SPED 636 with differentiated assignments Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): SPED 452 or SPED 453 or consent of instructor.

SPED 457. Braille II: Literacy Skills for Students with Visual Impairments - 3 cr.

This course will cover the Nemeth Braille code for mathematics, the abacus, the use of technology for Braille, foreign language, music and Braille translation programs. Taught with SPED 538 and SPED 638 with differentiated assignments. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): SPED 455 or SPED 536 or SPED 636 or Consent of Instructor.

SPED 458. Intellectual Disabilities in a Diverse Society: An Introduction - 3 cr.

Dealing with history, philosophy, goals and objectives, classification, and characteristics of intellectual disabilities. Taught with SPED 558 and SPED 658 with differentiated assignments. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): SPED 350 or SPED 500 or consent of instructor. Restricted to SPED majors.

SPED 459. Classroom Management for Diverse Learners - 3 cr.

Behavior-change strategies for exceptional learners.

SPED 460. Instructional Strategies of Teaching Visually Impaired - 3 cr.

This course covers assessment, curricular adaption's, knowledge of transition age, young children with multiple disabilities, and assistive technology. Prerequisite: Braille I, Braille II and Consent of Instructor Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): Braille I and Braille II and consent of instructor.

SPED 463. Introduction to Assessment of Diverse Exceptional Learners - 3 cr.

Theory and use of norm and criterion-referenced instruments and learning theories in the classroom; planning of prescriptive instructional programs.

SPED 464. Working with Young Children with Special Needs, Ages Birth-2 - 3 cr.

Provides competencies for working with infants and toddlers (birth-2) with exceptionalities and their families. Neo-natal, home-based, and community-based programs and issues are included. Same as ECED 465 and SPED 564.

SPED 466. The Learning Disabled Student in a Diverse Society - 3 cr.

Current definitions, conceptualizations, and techniques. Taught with SPED 566 SPED 666 with differentiated assignments. Prerequisite(s): SPED 350 or 500 or consent of instructor. Restricted to SPED majors.

SPED 467. Behavior Disorders in a Diverse Society - 3 cr.

An in-depth study of the classification, characteristics, educational needs, and professional literature regarding individuals with behavior disorders. Taught with SPED 567 and SPED 667 with differentiated assignments. Prerequisite(s): SPED 350 or SPED 500 or consent of instructor. Restricted to SPED majors.

SPED 469. Experiantial Learning in Career/Technical Education for Exceptional in a Diverse Society - 3 cr.

Addresses the planning, delivering and evaluation of experiential learning activities for students with special needs. Specific strategies for working with students with special needs in a shop or laboratory setting within the Career and Technical Education environment will be included. Taught with AXED 569 and SPED 569. Prerequisite(s): SPED 350. Crosslisted with: AXED 469

SPED 470. Life Span Development and Transition in a Diverse Society - 3 cr.

Special problems associated with transitions over the life span, with emphasis on adolescent and adult needs. Attention to service approaches for public schools, sheltered workshops, residential hospitals, and group homes.

SPED 480. Secondary Curriculum, Methods, and Materials for Special Education in a Diverse Society - 3 cr.

Curriculum theory and development for elementary special education programs. Various teaching methods utilized with secondary exceptional learners and techniques for identifying, adapting, and developing materials will be addressed. Taught with SPED 580.

SPED 481. Practicum in Education, Equity and Cultural Diversity - 2-6 cr.

Supervised experience in special education settings. One semester (2 credits) required. Prerequisite(s): SPED 350 and SPED 360 or consent of instructor.

SPED 482. Student Teaching SPED - 1-12 cr.

Supervised teaching in a special education classroom and participation in a required seminar. Prerequisite: SPED 481 and admission to student teaching. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Restricted to special education majors. Same as SPED 582.

SPED 483. Early Childhood SPED Student Teaching - 6 cr.

A student teaching experience designed for students studying early childhood special education. Prerequisites: SPED 281 and admission to student teaching. Restricted to majors. Same as SPED 583.

SPED 485. Introduction to Autism - 3 cr.

This course will provide an overview of autism spectrum disorders as a triad of impairments, including historical and theoretical perspectives, assessment issues, characteristics of autism, intervention programs, and family issues. Taught with SPED 585 and SPED 685.

SPED 486. Behavior and Autism - 3 cr.

This course will cover the first of the triad of impairments. Students will gain an understanding of the behaviors of children with autism. Students will examine several behavior management philosophies and research based interventions and how they can be applied in the educational setting. Attention will also be given to play skills. The family perspective and participation in the proactive behavior management process will be incorporated throughout the course. Taught with SPED 586 and SPED 686 with differentiated assignments. Consent of instructor required. Pre/Corequisite(s): SPED 485 or SPED 585 or SPED 685.

SPED 487. Social Skills and Autism - 3 cr.

This course will cover the second of the triad of impairments. As a blend of researched based models and evidenced based practical applications, students will gain an understanding of the social skill deficits often associated with autism spectrum disorders. Review a variety of social cognition theories and explore effective social skill interventions for children functioning at a variety of levels along the autism spectrum. Taught with SPED 587 and SPED 687 with differentiated assignments. Consent of instructor required. Pre/Corequisite(s): SPED 485 or SPED 585 or SPED 685.

SPED 488. Communication and Autism - 3 cr.

This course will cover the third of the triad of impairments. Students will gain an overview of communication characteristics and difficulties often associated with autism spectrum disorders. Review current tools and strategies used to assess speech, language, and interaction skills. Use assessment results to identify needs and implement appropriate interventions. Explore a variety of intervention strategies aimed at building receptive, expressive, and pragmatic language of children functioning at a variety of levels along the autism spectrum. Taught with SPED 588 and SPED 688 with differentiated assignments. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): SPED485 or SPED585 or SPED685.

SPED 489. Topics - 3 cr.

Offered under various subtitles which indicate the subject matter to be covered. May be repeated 3 times for a maximum of 9 credits.

SPED 495. Directed Study courses in Special Education - 1-3 cr.

Each course shall be identified by a qualifying subtitle. A maximum of 3 credits per semester and a grand total of 9 credits.

SPED 495 H. Directed Study Courses in Special Education. - 1-3 cr.

Designed for students in the honors program. Each course will be identified by a qualifying subtitle. A maximum of 3 credits in any one semester and a grand total of 6 credits.