Special Education (EDSE)

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500 In-Service Educational Development (1-6:0:0). See EDUC 500.

510/EDIT 510 Introduction to Assistive Technology (3:3:0). See EDIT 510.

517 Computer Applications for Special Populations (4:3:1). Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Presents a lecture/laboratory course for teachers of special populations (e.g., children with disabilities, bilingual children) in applications of computer technology for instructional programs and computer skills. Students learn to use computer technology designed for special populations.

522/EDIT 522 Assistive Technology for Individuals with Sensory Impairments (2-3:2-3:0). See EDIT 522.

523/EDIT 523 Accessibility/Input Modification (1-3: 1-3:0). See EDIT 523.

524/EDIT 524 Assistive Technology for Individuals with Learning Disabilities (2:2:0). See EDIT 524.

525/EDIT 525 Software for Individuals with Special Needs (1-2:-1-2:0). See EDIT 525.

526/EDIT 526 Assistive Technology and the Internet (2:2:0). See EDIT 526.

527 Adapted Sports, Recreation, and Leisure (1:1:0). Introduces tools for adapting sports, recreation, and leisure activities to promote the benefits of active participation, relaxation, health, and well-being for individuals with differing abilities. Students participate in simulations, research, and design. Knowledge and awareness components of this course may be delivered via distance education.

528 Low-Tech Assistive Technology Solutions (1:1:0). Focuses on functional applications of low-technology solutions within the areas of self-care; mobility and transfer communication; stability and support; sports, recreation, and leisure; and academic and work environments. The course includes exploration and opportunities to design and create low-tech devices for children and adults. Knowledge and awareness components of this course may be delivered via distance education.

540 Characteristics of Students with Emotional Disturbance and Learning Disabilities (3:3:0). Presents theories of deviance and specific conditions in emotional disturbance and learning disabilities. Studies the impact of the manifestations of these learning and behavioral differences on academic and social/emotional performances. Diversity within student populations is addressed throughout the course. Field experiences in public schools may be required.

544 Adaptive Methods and Transition for Secondary Education (3:3:0). Gives an overview of career, transition, and vocational planning programs for students with special needs. Special consideration is given to legislative requirements, training and placement options, adapting curriculum content, scheduling, and personal relationships. Field experience in public schools may be required.

551 Classroom Management: Theory and Practice (3:3:0). Focuses on identifying, recording, evaluating, and changing social and academic behaviors of diverse student populations. Theories of classroom management are explored and various approaches to instructional, behavioral, and environmental management are presented. Development of Individualized Education Programs and their impact on management issues are addressed. Field experience in public schools may be required.

552 Language Development and Disorders (3:3:0). Reviews major theories and stages of normal language development. Provides an overview of language disorders associated with various handicapping conditions, techniques of language assessment, and strategies for language intervention. Fall semester: ECH/SPH majors. Spring-summer: ED/L/Reading majors.

553 Teaching Mathematics to Students with Special Needs (3:3:0). Studies techniques for assessing and remediating difficulties in mathematics.

555 Language Development and Emerging Literacy (3:3:0). Reviews major theories and stages of normal language development. Provides an overview of language disorders associated with various disabilities, techniques of language assessment, and strategies for language intervention. Emphasis is on literacy and reading for ED/LD students.

597 Special Topics in Education (3:3:0). See EDUC 597.

600 Workshop in Education (1-6:0:0). See EDUC 600.

610 Designing Adaptive Environments (2:2:0). Provides an overview of environmental adaptations for people with disabilities to increase their access to community, workplace, and school activities. The course covers legal issues within the ADA for adapting environments and addresses programmatic and physical access issues. Knowledge and awareness components of this course may be delivered via distance education.

615 Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (3:3:0). Explores current public policy initiatives for coordinating services for infants and toddlers. Models of services delivery and approaches to family-centered service are discussed.

620 Managing Severely Challenging Behaviors and Applied Behavior Analysis (3:3:0). Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of advisor. Focuses on applying behavior analysis principles and social learning theory to increase learning by students with special needs. Emphasis is on single subject research designs.

622 Augmentative Communication (3:3:0). Prerequisites: Graduate standing, EDSE 552 (can be taken concurrently), and permission of advisor. Focuses on alternative language and communication techniques for children with severe language and speech impairments.

647 Medical and Health Aspects of Handicapping Conditions (3:3:0). Prerequisite: EDUC 523 or permission of advisor. Examines nature and causes of disabling and/or special health conditions. Examines screening and evaluation techniques, treatment goals, and intervention procedures. Field experience is required.

648 Introduction to Psycho-Educational Assessment (3:3:0). Prerequisite: EDSE 540. Introduces basic statistical procedures and test characteristics. Appropriate terminology and practices related to formal and informal assessment are applied throughout the course. Students practice administering, scoring, and interpreting tests, including the impact of multicultural diversity on assessment.

649 Advanced Clinical Psycho-Educational Assessment in Special Education (3:3:0). Prerequisite: EDSE 648. Focuses on advanced issues in administering, scoring, and interpreting education evaluation instruments with emphasis on writing reports and developing the Individualized Education Program. Considers using assessment results for instructional and placement decisions.

655 Curriculum Methods: Elementary ED/LD (3:3:0). Applies research on teaching effectiveness, teaching accountability, and instructional approaches with specific attention to reading, language arts, social skills, and cooperative learning. Field experience in public schools may be required.

659 Curriculum and Methods: Early Childhood Special Education (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Permission of advisor. Emphasizes planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating programs for young children with special needs.

661 Curriculum and Methods: Severe Disabilities (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Permission of advisor. Presents formulation, implementation, and evaluation of individualized education programs for individuals with severe disabilities.

662 Consultation and Collaboration (3:3:0). Prerequisites: Teaching licensure or enrollment in a graduate degree program in education. Provides professionals in special education, regular education, and related fields with the knowledge and communications skills necessary to provide collaborative consultation and technical assistance to other educators and service providers.

663 Seminar in Special Education (3:3:0). Provides advanced course work for selected populations in special education. Population characteristics, current best practices for programming, evaluation, and planning are studied. Students participate in research, development of presentations, writing, and discussion of selected topics. May be repeated for credit.

665 Family Intervention Programs for Children with Disabilities (3:3:0). Focuses on strategies for developing family-professional partnerships to benefit children with special needs. Theories and research that support a family-centered approach are explored. Cultural sensitivity and procedural safeguards are emphasized.

669 Transdisciplinary Approach for Students with Physical Disabilities (3:3:0). Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of advisor. Introduces neurodevelopmental and sensory integrative treatment approaches for students with physical disabilities. Emphasis is on positioning and handling techniques. Applies transdisciplinary model in educational and therapeutic settings.

671 Special Topics in the Education of Exceptional Children (1:1:0). Offers a variable topics course. No more than three credits may be applied to the M.Ed. degree.

671-A Special Topics in the Education of Exceptional Children: Creative Methods of Solving Problems (1:1:0). Teaches systematic creative methods of problem solving processes cognitively and experientially.

782 Comprehensive Topics in Trends and Issues (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Majority of course work. Focuses on current trends and issues, as well as legislation and litigation concerning individuals with disabilities. The comprehensive exam is an integral component of the course.

790 Internship in Special Education (1-6:3:0). Prerequisite: Permission of advisor. Provides supervised internships that apply university course work to instruction of children and their families in school and community settings. Students enroll in two separate internships appropriate to the area of study for a total of six credits. Applications for field internships are due as follows: Fall—February 15; Spring—September 15; and Summer—March 1.

794 Special Topics (3:3:0). Provides advanced study of selected topics in education for students preparing for doctoral studies or who have been admitted to the Ph.D. program in education.

797 Advanced Topics in Education (3:3:0). See EDUC 797.