SPE1101 Foundations of Special Education
3 credits. An introduction to the field of special education that provides an overview of historical foundations and legislation; categories of disabilities; frameworks for supporting students with and without disabilities; and contemporary issues pertaining to the education of students with disabilities.
SPE2101 Educating the Exceptional Learner
3 credits. Study of legislation, current issues, instruction, and resources as they apply to the needs and characteristics of exceptional learners ages birth to 21. Prerequisite(s): required junior, senior, or fifth-year standing
SPE2102 Diagnosis and Assessment of Students with Special Needs
3 credits. Administration and interpretation of formal and informal measures used in the identification of students with disabilities.
SPE2103 The IEP Process and Professional Practice
3 credits. Roles and responsibilities of the special education teacher in planning and delivering instruction.
SPE2104 Developmental Disabilities
3 credits. Diagnostic, etiological, and intervention issues in developmental cognitive disabilities (DCD) including autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and other health disorders (OHD).
SPE3101 Learning Disabilities and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
3 credits. Identification and instructional supports for students with specific learning disabilities (SLD) and emotional or behavioral disorders (EBD).
SPE3103 Transition Planning and Collaboration in Special Education
3 credits. Facilitating effective planning for transitions (preschool, elementary, middle, high school, and postsecondary/adult) and collaboration with parents and professionals.
