EDSP 6642: Individual Education Programs (3)
Offerings
Classroom presentation centers around the interaction of the disabled child with the school. Topics include federal and state regulations for the education of the disabled; procedures for referral, diagnosis and placement; formation of individual education programs, service models, task analysis and sequencing of skills; formation and evaluation of behavioral objectives; selection of instructional materials and methodology; and classroom organization. (Pre-service emphasis.)
Equivalents: EDSP 4642
EDSP 6644: Educating Exceptional Students (3)
Offerings
Examines the learning needs of students with a wide variety of disabilities with a special emphasis on strategies for the inclusion of these students in the general education curriculum. Students will become aware of specific accommodations, modifications, as well as the need for specially designed instruction. Students will also receive an overview of the requirements of special education law as outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and other legislation.
Restrictions: Doctoral, Graduate, Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate students only.
EDSP 6646: Severe Disabilities (3)
Offerings
Prerequisite: EDSP 3107 or EDSP 6644. Explores the issues surrounding the education of the developmentally disabled person. Includes definitions and classification systems, etiology, theoretical approaches, strategies for educational diagnosis and intervention, family problems and other issues.
Equivalents: EDSP 4646
Prerequisites: EDSP 3107: D or better
OR EDSP 6644: D or better
EDSP 6648: Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (3)
Offerings
Provides special educators with knowledge related to characteristics and inclusion strategies for children and youth with behavior disorders or emotional disturbance.
Equivalents: EDSE 5944, EDSP 4648
EDSP 6651: Special Education Assessment (3)
Offerings
Teaches diagnostic and evaluative procedures commonly used with exceptional children. Includes construction of criterion referenced tests and curriculum based assessment; use and interpretation of formal and informal tests, and procedures and related ethics procedures, and related issues.
Equivalents: EDSP 4561
Restrictions: Undergraduate are excluded.
EDSP 6652: Seminar in Learning Disabilities and ADHD (3)
Offerings
Studies the characteristics and educational/social needs associated with learning disabilities. Includes definitions and characteristics, theoretical approaches to learning disabilities, available resources, etiologies and educational approaches to learning disabilities.
Restrictions: Doctoral, Graduate, Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate students only.
EDSP 6653: Teaching Reading to Exceptional Students (3)
Offerings
Prerequisite: EDSP 6644. Focuses on diagnosis of reading strengths and weaknesses; of correlates of reading problems; and analysis and selection of methods and materials for reading instruction of special needs children, including children who speak English as their second language.
Equivalents: EDSP 4653
Restrictions: Education only. Undergraduate are excluded.
Prerequisites: EDSP 6644: D or better
EDSP 6657: Behavior Management (3)
Offerings
Focuses on an in-depth explanation of applied behavior analysis and classroom management strategies useful in meeting the needs of children and youth with behavioral disabilities.
Equivalents: EDSE 5943, EDSP 4657
Restrictions: Master of Arts in Teaching Majors only.
EDSP 6658: Issues in Special Education (2)
Offerings
A capstone experience that provides students with an opportunity to analyze their growth as special education professionals in comparison to internship experiences, coursework, and program assessments. Students also interpret their roles as teacher leaders in the field of special education, contrasted to state and national education initiatives and trends affecting students. Employment related activities such as resume writing, interviewing, and applying are also covered.
Equivalents: EDSP 4899
Restrictions: Education only. Undergraduate are excluded.
EDSP 6931: Practicum (3)
Offerings
Provides an opportunity for students to use multiple programs learned in previous methods courses to create an efficient, effective learning environment. May be repeated for credit 2 times.
Restrictions: Doctoral, Graduate, Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate students only.
EDSP 6950: Topics in Special Education (3)
Offerings
Examination of a current topic or issue. May be repeated for credit 2 times.
Restrictions: Doctoral, Graduate, Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate students only.