Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PSYC 132.  Roberts

This course considers the nature of exceptionalities as well as current policy and programs in the schools and community.

Second semester. One credit. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Karan

Characteristics of students with exceptionalities.

First semester. One credit. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. 

Educational programming for learners with special needs.

First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open only to Special Education and Elementary Education majors.  Karan,  Norlander-Case

Covers basic knowledge and skills related to collaboration with families, paraprofessionals, other teachers, and professionals from other disciplines, including specialized services for childern with disabilities (EG, Health, Assistive Technology, Related Services). Introduction to library and computer resources for school leaders.

First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open only to Special Education and Elementary Education majors. Madaus, McGuire, Norlander-Case

Diagnosis of students with special needs, use of test data in planning instruction and report writing.
 

 Prerequisite: Open only to Special Education and Elementary Education majors; ENGL 105 or 110 or 111 or 250.

Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open only to Special Education majors. Martinez

Overview of preferred practices for providing positive behavior supports for students with disabilties across a variety of classroom and other educational environments. 

First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: EPSY 212 and 213; senior enrolled in Special Education Teacher Preparation Program.

 This course will inform students of research-based methods and instructional formats for teaching students with disabilities.

First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: EPSY 212 and 213; senior enrolled in Special Education Teacher Preparation Program. Coyne

This course will provide students with knowledge and understanding of both the unique and common cognitive, academic, physical, cultural, social, and emotional needs and characteristics of individuals with various disabilities.

Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PSYC 132. Brown, Kulikowich, Young

The psychology of learning and teaching, and the study of the nature and development of children and adolescents.

Semester by arrangement. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor.

Active study through visitation and participation in educational and/or rehabilitation environments. Participation in appropriate lectures and seminars is required. Students must be prepared to provide own transportation.

Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

This course will focus on the development of those communication skills which are necessary for effective peer and paraprofessional counseling. Several theories of interpersonal communication, experiential learning and self-psychology will also be covered.

Both semesters. One credit. Open to first year students in the teacher preparation program. Prerequisite:  Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Puntambekar, Young

The use of educational technology in the education profession. Emphasis is placed on computer technology, software evaluation and instructional devices.

First semester. One credit. Prerequisite: PSYC 132 and open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Brown, Reis, Young

Theory and practices of learning.

First semester. One credit. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Brown, Reis, Young

Theory and practices of learning.

First semester. One credit. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Archambault, Kulikowich, O'Connell

Theory and practices of the assessment of learning.

First semester. One credit. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Preparation Program. Archambault, Kulikowich, O'Connell

Theory and practices of the assessment of learning

Credits by arrangement, not to exceed three. Open only with consent of instructor. Prior to registration, students must apply for Directed Observation. This course may be taken more than one semester. McGuire

This course gives prospective professionals the opportunity to observe Special Education Teachers and/or Rehabilitation Specialists working with the handicapped. Students must be prepared to provide own transportation.

Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Open only to Elementary Education and Special Education majors. Application must be made to the Coordinator of Student Teaching for the fall semester prior to March 1; for the spring semester prior to October 1. Abdulaziz, Norlander-Case

Practicum experience with mentally retarded, learning disabled and/or emotionally disturbed students.

Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Open only to juniors and seniors with appropriate background for the study of education. Students must present the instructor with a problem well laid out for investigation. May be repeated for credit with a change in content.

Designed primarily for qualified students who wish to extend their knowledge in some specialized area.