SPED 500 (3) Survey of Exceptional Children

A study of definitions, characteristics, educational programs and problems of individuals with disabilities.

SPED 503 (3) Teaching Persons with Severe and Profound Disabilities

Provides students with the skills and understanding needed to teach persons with severe and profound disabilities: program needs, services, and an overview of the role of persons with severe and profound disabilities within society.

SPED 504 (3) Administrative and Organizational Procedures for Special Education

A study of administrative and organizational structures, programmatic procedures, policies, resources, and guidelines essential to the delivery of educational services for exceptional learners. Prerequisites: SPED 500, 507, 528, 530, 532, 550, 599, 586.

SPED 507 (3) Advanced Methods in Behavioral Management

Emphasis is placed on current techniques, educational strategies and tools that will aid the teacher in understanding and handling behavior problems in the classroom. Prerequisites: SPED 500, 528, 530, 532, 550, 599.

SPED 508 (3) Educational Management of Students with Visual and Multiple Disabilities

Emphasis is placed on techniques, educational strategies, and tools that will aid the teacher in (1) understanding and addressing behavior and related problems of students with visual and multiple disabilities and (2) understanding issues related to the influences of additional disabilities on students who are visually impaired. Prerequisites: SPED 540, 541, 542, 543.

SPED 516 (3) Career Education for Individuals with Disabilities

Dissemination of information about daily living skills, personal social skills, and occupational guidance and preparation in the career development of individuals with disabilities.

SPED 520 (3) Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities

A survey of assistive technology and devices, legislation and issues related to assistive technology. Hands-on demonstration experiences of technology and software that facilitate new ways of teaching individuals with disabilities are provided. Prerequisite: SPED 500.

SPED 528 (3) Advanced Educational Assessment and Prescriptive Planning in Special Education

Special diagnostic procedures with exceptional learners, with implications for prescriptive planning. Prerequisites: SPED 500, 530, 532, 550, 599.

SPED 529 (3) Assessment Procedures for Individuals with Visual Impairments and Multiple Disabilities

Introduction to the concepts, issues, instruments and procedures involved in assessing children and adolescents with visual impairments. Prerequisites: SPED 540, 542, 543.

SPED 530 (3) Education and Psychology of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

Deals with the medical and behavioral classifications, characteristics, interaction of biological, emotional and social factors, educational philosophy, objectives and programs for persons with intellectual disabilities. Prerequisite: SPED 500.

SPED 532 (3) Education and Psychology of Persons with Learning Disabilities

Survey of the historical development of learning disabilities, problems of definition and classification, screening and diagnosis, and instructional systems. Prerequisite: SPED 500.

SPED 540 (3) Introduction to Visual Impairments

An introductory course providing a comprehensive, lifespan overview of the field of visual impairments. Examines the legal, demographic, historical, and psychosocial perspectives, as well as the various services and programs available. Through demonstration, simulation, and practical experiences, students are exposed to a variety of adaptive skills, techniques, and devices used by persons with visual impairments. Prerequisite: SPED 500.

SPED 541 (3) Methods and Materials in Teaching Students with Visual Impairments

Students design appropriate educational environments and plan instructional programs for low vision students, including vision assessment, Braille literacy, learning media assessments, instructional strategies for activities of daily living, concept development, social skills, and subject content.

SPED 542 (3) Medical and Educational Implications of the Structure and Function of the Eye

Provides an overview of normal and abnormal development of the human eye. Topics include ocular anatomy and physiology, pathological conditions affecting the human eye, and clinical and functional vision assessments. A strong low vision component is provided, including functional vision assessments, environmental vision assessments, optics, the use of optical devices, and the principles of optimizing visual efficiency. Prerequisites: SPED 540, 543.

SPED 543 (3) Introduction to Braille and Other Technology

Emphasis is placed on technologies, educational strategies, and tools that will aid teachers in (1) understanding and addressing behavior and related problems of students with visual and multiple disabilities and (2) understanding issues related to the influence of additional disabilities on students with visual impairments. Prerequisite: SPED 500.

SPED 544 (3) Introduction to Orientation and Mobility

Designed to give practical applications of orientation and mobility techniques to be used by teachers of students who are blind and visually impaired. Offers instruction and experience through supervised blindfold activities in indoor and commercial environments, including special travel situations, shopping malls, and in-store travel. Prerequisites: SPED 508, 529, 540, 541, 542, 543.

SPED 550 (3) Education and Psychology of Children with Behavioral Disorders

Characteristics, causes and problems of emotional disturbances in children and youth; diagnosis and placement, and in-depth study of educational programs.

SPED 552 (3) Personality Development of Exceptional Children

Designed to enhance knowledge related to personality development of children with exceptional learning needs and various theories of personality problems.

SPED 569 (3) Strategies for Managing Violent and Aggressive Behaviors

Emphasizes prevention and crisis management models, verbal intervention and personal safety skills applicable with verbally aggressive and physically violent behavior. Prerequisites: SPED 530, 532, 550.

SPED 570 (3) Education and Psychology of the Gifted and Talented

Characteristics of youth with potential superior performance in areas of academics, creativity, and talent. Emphasis on recent trends of school, home and community planning and on the culturally diverse gifted. Prerequisite: SPED 500.

SPED 571 (3) Methods and Materials in Teaching the Gifted and Talented

Emphasis is given to innovative techniques and models appropriate for teaching the gifted and talented. Curricular development for the culturally diverse gifted receives special treatment. Prerequisite: SPED 500.

SPED 572 (3) Learning Theories for Special Educators

Designed to provide students with a basic understanding of selected theories of learning and to enable an analysis of curriculum strategies and materials to facilitate learning. Prerequisite: SPED 500.

SPED 579 (3) Research and Independent Study

Implementation of an individual student research project under the guidance of an adviser. Prerequisite: advisor approval.

SPED 586 (3) Practicum in Special Education

Supervised practicum; application of methods and techniques appropriate to various exceptionalities. SPED 586 Practicum: Mild/Moderate Disability; SPED 588 Practicum: Visually Impaired; SPED 589 Practicum: Behavior Disorders. Prerequisites: SPED 500, 528, 530, 532, 550, 599.

SPED 599 (3) Seminar in Special Education

Current problems, issues, and trends in the field of special education. Prerequisites: SPED 500, 530, 532, 550.

SPED 600 (3) Guidance for Exceptional Children and Youth

Study of problems of personal, social, educational, and vocational adjustment of children and youth with disabilities.

SPED 601 (3) Behavioral Management Approaches with Exceptional Children and Youth

Classroom application of strategies for managing behavioral problems in the school, with emphasis on research in classroom behavior modification. Prerequisites: SPED 600, 605, 606, 607, 699.

SPED 602 (3) Administrative and Organizational Procedures for Special Education

Study of cognitive development of children with exceptional learning needs, with emphasis on the impact of exceptionality on cognition.

SPED 603 (3) Psychoeducational Evaluation of Exceptional Children

Procedures in assessing children and youth with exceptional learning needs, with special attention given to interpretation and application of diagnostic instruments for the purpose of planning prescriptive programs.

SPED 604 (3) Administration and Supervision in Special Education

Analysis of organizational and administrative principles and practices for diverse programs in special education. Prerequisites: SPED 600, 605, 607, 679, 686.

SPED 605 (3) Psychological Aspects of Exceptionality

Intensive study of research findings relevant to differences in children with exceptionalities. The psychological, social, and vocational aspects of successful adjustment are stressed.

SPED 606 (3) Consulting, Itinerant, and Resource Teaching in Special Education

Role, responsibilities, and problems of consulting, itinerant, and resource teachers in special education. Prerequisites: SPED 600, 605, 607, 699.

SPED 607 (3) Research in Exceptional Child Education

Study, analysis, and evaluation of selected research and other literature reflecting various areas of exceptionality. Prerequisite: SPED 605.

SPED 679 (3) Individual Research

Special attention given to design, application, and evaluation of student research projects, conducted under the supervision of an advisor. Prerequisites: permission of advisor, pass English competency, pass area comprehensive examination; SPED 600, 605, 607, 686.

SPED 686 (3–6) Practicum in Special Education

Supervised practicum; application of methods and techniques appropriate to various exceptionalities. Prerequisite: SPED 605.

SPED 699 (3) Seminar in Special Education

Intensive study and analysis of contemporary issues and trends in the area of special education, with implications for curriculum planning and teaching methodology. Prerequisites: SPED 600, 605, 607.

SPED 701 (3) Assessment of Special Populations

Interpretation of test data to be used in remedial planning for individuals in special education programs.

SPED 706 (3) Medical Aspects of Developmental Disabilities

A study of definitions, classifications, characteristics, evaluations, diagnosis, and treatments of medical conditions of individuals with exceptionalities.