SPE-215
Exceptional Person for Secondary Educ
This course requires students to demonstrate knowledge 3.00 of the fundamental concepts of teaching students with cognitive , behavioral and / or physical health disabilities in the seventh through twelfth grades inclusive setting . This includes : philosophical , historical and legal functions of special education ; current identification criteria ; legal and educational definitions ; etiology ; incidence and prevalence figures ; cognitive , behavioral and physical characteristics for high school students with disabilities . Field experience is required .
SPE-216 |
Mental Retardation |
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3.00 |
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SPE-231 |
Mild / Moderate Disabilities |
Educational and medical definitions , etiology , identification criteria and current incidence and prevalence rates for students with learning disabilities , emotional / behavioral disorders and mild mental retardation are presented . This course will review major theoretical models associated with the study of these conditions . Field experience is required . |
3.00 |
Take SPE-205 . ( Required , Previous ). |
SPE-232
Students W / Complex Needs in Edu Setting
This course presents the causative factors , atypical cognitive , physical , psychological , medical , psychological and psychosocial conditions of students with complex needs . Collaborative relationships within the educational , rehabilitative , social welfare and medical systems ; as well as with professional organizations and advocacy groups are stressed .
3.00 Take SPE-205 . ( Required , Previous ).
SPE-240
Foundations of Autism Spectrum Disorder
This course examines the characteristics of individuals diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum according to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual ( DSM5 ). An introduction of the current trends of assessment and interventions will be presented .
SPE-300 Pre-Student Teaching 3.00
3.00