Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
through a focus of expressing one ' s views and opinions . The purpose of this course is to continue to develop the ability to communicate in Spanish with ease and proficiency using advanced grammar and exploring complex topics . Spanish will be the primary language of instruction though English may also be used on limited occasion as deemed appropriate by the instructor . The major course objective is to prepare students for " real-life " communication in Spanish with an advanced level of proficiency . Prerequisites : SPA-101 , SPA-102 , SPA-205 , SPA-206 ( Required , Previous ).
SPA-439 Independent Study ( 3 ) Qualified students may arrange independent study in areas not covered by existing courses . Topics are to be determined by consultation with instructor . Prerequisites : SPA-101 , SPA-102 ( Required , Previous ).
Special Education
SPE-205 Exceptional Person ( 3 ) The course will require students to demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts of teaching students with cognitive , behavioral and / or physical health disabilities ages 0-21 . This will include : philosophical , historical and legal foundations of education , current identification criteria , legal and educational definitions , etiology , incidence and prevalence figures , as well as cognitive , behavioral and physical characteristics for students with disabilities . The course will present models and theories of typical / atypical growth and behavior across age groups , as well as disabilities . Field experience is required . Prerequisites :
SPE-215 Exceptional Person for Secondary Educ ( 3 ) This course requires students to demonstrate knowledge 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 . Prerequisites :
SPE-216 Mental Retardation ( 3 ) Prerequisites :
SPE-231 Mild / Moderate Disabilities ( 3 ) 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 . Prerequisites : SPE-205 ( Required , Previous ).
SPE-232 Students W / Complex Needs in Edu Setting ( 3 ) 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 . Prerequisites : SPE-205 ( Required , Previous ).
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