SPED - 2040 PERSPECTIVES IN THE FIELD OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
[3 hours] Synthesis of the cross-categorical components required of
special education. Issues addressed: causes and characteristics for disabling conditions and issues related to persons with disabilities, i.e.,
legal aspects, educational settings. Role of professionals in the field of special education.
SPED - 2900 EARLY SEMINAR SPECIAL EDUCATION
[1-5 hours] Seminar provides students with the opportunity to explore, as a group,
specific topics with a faculty member. Current issues in the area of Special Education will be the focus.
SPED - 2910 CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND DISABILITIES
[1 hour] This is a linking seminar with the urban studies or public administration
dual majors. The purpose is to integrate the two majors. Students will learn the relation of cultural diversity and special education.
Theoretical as well as pragmatic positions will be discussed.
SPED - 2990 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[1 - 5 hours] Designed to provide the student with the opportunity to
explore special interests through individual study.
SPED - 3040 PERSPECTIVES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[4 hours] Synthesis of the cross-categorical components required of special
education. Issues addressed: causes and characteristics for disabling conditions and issues related to persons with disabilities. i.e.legal
aspects, educational settings. Prerequisite: SPED 2010 or COMM 2410 or permission of instructor Note: This course is for
students who enroll at The University of Toledo prior to Fall 1998.
SPED - 3130 LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS
[3 hours] Identification and evaluation of language usage. Course focuses upon development
of competence for the analysis of semantic and syntactic components of language. Some pragmatic analysis is included. Lab required.
SPED - 3220 ATYPICAL DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
[1 hour] Causes, diagnosis and implications of prenatal, perinatal and
postnatal conditions on development in early childhood will be examined. The effects of developmental disabilities on language, cognition,
social, motor, self-help and play skills will be explored. Co-requisite: EDP 3210
SPED - 3670 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I
[3 hours] Principles of manual communication. Course builds an expressive and receptive
vocabulary of at least 1,000 signs in American Sign Language(ASL) and Pidgin Signed English. Ten hours of lab required.
SPED - 3680 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II AND BASICS OF INTERPRETING
[3 hours] Emphasis on fluency development in manual
communication. Study of various models of interpreting and transliterating processes. Prerequisite: SPED 3670
SPED - 3690 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III
[4 hours] American Sign Language III is designed to continue the development of proficiency in
using the language and understanding the culture of the Deaf. Student will gain knowledge and skill in applying approximately 900
additional vocabulary words. Students will advance in the complexity of sentence structure and grammatical structures including
classifiers, specifier, verb modulations and aspects, special referencing, pluralizations and the importance of facial expressions.
Prerequisite: SPEC 3680
SPED - 3700 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV
[4 hours] American Sign Language IV is designed to continue the development of proficiency in
using the language and understanding the culture of the Deaf. Student will gain knowledge and skill in applying approximately 900
additional vocabulary words. Students will advance in the complexity of sentence structure and grammatical structures including
classifiers, specifier, verb modulations and aspects, special referencing, pluralizations and the importance of facial expression.
SPED - 3850 BRAILLE I
[2 hours] Basic course in both reading and writing Grade 2 Literary Braille; practical application of
this medium to teaching. Prerequisite: SPED 2010; permission of instructor
SPED - 3860 BRAILLE II AND OTHER MEDIA
[2 hours] Covered in this course will be Advanced literary Braille, Nemeth code and
textbook codes, using the Perkins brailler and other equipment. Prerequisite: SPED 2010 or 2040; permission of instructor
SPED - 4020 EDUCATING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES WITHIN THE REGULAR EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT
[2 hours] Focus on the classroom
teacher�s role in the development and modification of environment, curriculum and instruction to enable students with disabilities to be educated
within the typical educational environment. Prerequisite: Professional Education Status
SPED - 4030 EDUCATING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE MIDDLE GRADES
[3 hours] Focus on the teacher�s role in middle age grade
classrooms in the development and modification of environment curriculum and instruction to enable students with disabilities to be educated
within an inclusive educational environment. Course must be taken concurrently with CI 4200. Prerequisite: admission to professional
education; Co-requisite: CI 4010, CMHS 4580, CI 4000, CI 4400
SPED - 4060 SPECIALIZED INTERVENTION IN INFANCY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD
[4 hours] Atypical infant, toddler and early childhood
development examined. Intervention strategies in home, school and specialized environments, which are family-centered and developmentally
appropriate, will be addressed. Forty (40) clock hour practicum required. Prerequisite: SPED 2040; Co-requisite: Admission to professional
education
SPED - 4070 SPECIALIZED INTERVENTION IN INFANCY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD
[3 hours] Atypical infant, toddler and early childhood
development examined. Intervention strategies in home, school and specialized environments, which are family-centered and developmentally
appropriate, will be addressed. 20 clock hour practicum required. Prerequisite: SPED 3040: Professional Education Status Note: This course
is for students who enroll at The University of Toledo prior to Fall 1998.
SPED - 4080 CURRICULUM ADAPTATIONS & STRATEGIES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
[4 hours] Curriculum models and intervention
strategies which facilitate the cognitive, academic, social, language, self-help and lay skills of children with disabilities in preschool and
primary grades will be examined. Prerequisites: Admission to professional education, CIEC/SPED 3350, CIEC/SPED 3380, CIEC/SPED 3390, TSOC 3000;
Co-requisites: CIEC 4070, CIEC/SPED 4480, CIEC/SPED 4490
SPED - 4100 FIELD PRACTICUM WITH STUDENTS WITH MILD/MODERATE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
[4 hours] This course must be taken with SPED 4110
or SPED 4370. The purpose is to implement strategies and techniques for teaching students with mild and moderate educational needs. Students will
have the opportunity to work in educational settings with experienced teachers. One hundred-sixty hours of required field. Prerequisites:
SPED 2040; Co-requisites: SPED 4110 or SPED 4370
SPED - 4110 CURRICULUM AND METHODOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH MODERATE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
[3 hours] This course focuses on
community-referenced functional curricula approaches to teaching students with moderate educational needs. Topics include inclusionary
activities, community-based instruction, social skills. Prerequisites: SPED 2040, admission to professional education; Co-requisites:
SPED 4100 or SPED 4370
SPED - 4120 CURRICULUM AND METHODOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH INTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
[3 hours] Examination of appropriate
curriculum models, instructional strategies and adaptations, and related behavior problems for students with intensive education needs. A
transdisciplinary team approach is explored. Must be taken concurrently with SPED 4130. Prerequisites: SPED 2040, Instructor�s permission;
Co-requisites: SPED 4130
SPED - 4130 FIELD PRACTICUM WITH STUDENTS WITH MODERATE/INTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
[4 hours] This course must be taken
concurrently with SPED 4120 to implement strategies and techniques in applied settings for teaching students with moderate to intensive
educational needs. Through this course students gain experience working with persons with moderate to intensive needs. Prerequisites: SPED
2040; Co-requisites: SPED 4120
SPED - 4150 PRACTICUM FOR TEACHING STUDENTS WHO ARE MODERATELY TO SEVERELY DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED
[1 hour] This course must be
taken with SPED 4160 to implement strategies and techniques for teaching students with moderate to severe developmental delays the applied
settings. Forty hours of required field. Prerequisite: SPED 3040, 4220: Professional Education Status Corequisite: SPED 4160
Note: This course is for students who enroll at The University of Toledo prior to Fall 1998.
SPED-4160 CURRICULUM AND METHODOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE MODERATELY TO SEVERELY DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED
[4 hours] This course focuses
on community-referenced functional curricula approach to teaching students with moderate to severe delays. Topics such as inclusionary
activities, community-based instruction, social skills, are covered. Field experience required. Prerequisite: SPED 3040 and Professional
Education Status Corequisite: SPED 4150 Note: This course is for students who enroll at The University of Toledo prior to Fall 1998.
SPED - 4170 WORKING WITH ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES IN COMMUNITY SETTING
[3 hours] Study of issues faced by adults with severe
and multiple disabilities and their families. Emphasis on supported employment, residential options, self-determination, recreation and quality
of life issues. Field experience required. Prerequisite: SPED 3040; Professional Educational Status Corequisite: SPED 4160
SPED - 4180 TEACHING STUDENTS WITH SEVERE AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES
[3 hours] Examination of appropriate curriculum models,
instructional strategies and adaptations, and related behavior problems for students with severe and multiple disabilities. A transdisciplinary
team approach is explored. A field experience is required. Note: This course is for students who enroll at The University of Toledo prior
to Fall 1998. Prerequisite: SPED 3040, 4160
SPED - 4220 DIAGNOSTIC AND PRESCRIPTIVE TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
[4 hours] Exploration of the development of
visual, auditory and tactile-kinesthetic learning modalities and implications for social and academic learning with curricular consideration for
math and language arts. Field experience required. Prerequisite: SPED 2010, 3040; Admission to professional education Corequisite:
SPED 4230 Note: This course is for students who enroll at The University of Toledo prior to Fall 1998.
SPED - 4230 FIELD PRACTICUM FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND PRESCRIPTIVE TEACHING
[2 hours] Provides opportunities for field experience
to use and refine the teaching of basic skills presented in SPED 4220. Eighty hours of field required. Must be taken concurrently with SPED 4220.
Prerequisite: SPED 3040 Corequisite: SPED 4220 Note: This course is for students who enroll at The University of Toledo prior to Fall
1998.
SPED - 4240 TEACHING READING AND LITERACY TO LEARNERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
[3 hours] This course must be taken with SPED 4110 or
SPED 4370 to implement strategies and techniques for teaching students with mild and moderate educational needs. Students will have the
opportunity to work in educational settings with experienced teachers. One hundred-sixty hours of required field. Prerequisites: SPED 2040;
Co-requisite: admission to professional education
SPED - 4250 TEACHING CAREER AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS TO YOUTHS WITH DISABILITIES
[3 hours] This course covers career and
vocational education activities for youths with disabilities. Special emphasis is placed on developing and implementing an Individual Transition
Plan (ITP) and coordination with adult service providers. Prerequisite: SPED 2040 and Professional Educational Status
SPED - 4260 FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIP IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[3 hours] Effective parent and professional
partnerships will be explored. Interpersonal communication skills, legal issues, effective models for home-school communication, and differences
in culture, values, and family expectations will be discussed. Prerequisite: SPED 2040 and Professional Educational Status
SPED - 4310 LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS OF CHILDREN
[4 hours] The purpose of this course is to present causes and
characteristics of learning and behavioral problems. Emphasis of course: (a)theoretical models and considerations, (b)techniques of instruction
and (3) the IEP. Prerequisite: SPED 3040 or 4220 (or permission of instructor) Corequisite: SPED 4320 or permission of
instructor Note: This course is for students who enroll at The University of Toledo prior to Fall 1998.
SPED - 4320 FIELD PRACTICUM FOR LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS
[1 hour] Provides opportunities to use, refine and implement
strategies for working with persons with specific learning disabilities presented in SPED 4310. Forty hours of field required. Taken concurrently
with SPED 4310. Prerequisite: SPED 4220, 4230 Corequisite: SPED 4310
SPED - 4330 CHILD STUDY INSTITUTE: EBD
[1 hour] Provides educational settings for preservice teachers to practice effective
behavioral/academic managing of children and youth experiencing emotional stress/trauma. Thirty hours of field required. Prerequisite: SPED
4220 or consent of instructor Corequisite: SPED 4340 Note: This course is for students who enroll at The University of Toledo prior
to Fall 1998.
SPED - 4340 INTERPERSONAL SKILLS IN THE CLASSROOM
[3 hours] This course is to train preservice teachers to manage
intra-communication and interpersonal relationships in diverse special education situations/settings. Nonviolent Crisis Prevention/Intervention
(CPI) training required. Prerequisite: SPED 4220 Corequisite: SPED 4330
SPED - 4350 ADVANCED METHODS IN LEARNING DISABILITIES
[3 hours] An in-depth study of instructional methods and strategies
for persons with learning disabilities. The focus will be on organization, study skills and self-advocacy strategies. Prerequisite: SPED
4310
SPED - 4360 CLINICAL PRACTICE IN SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES
[1 hour] Provides students with supervised practice in
developing and implementing learning strategies and study skills for persons with learning problems. Required 15 hours instructional practice
with weekly meetings with supervisors/instructors. Prerequisite: SPED 4350 (can be concurrent) Corequisite: SPED 4350
SPED - 4370 CURRICULUM AND METHODS FOR STUDENTS WITH MILD EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
[3 hours] Study of causes and characteristics of mild
disorders. Discussion will be on theoretical considerations as well as intervention approaches pertinent to the school and clinic setting. Taken
concurrently with SPED 4100 and SPED 4110. Prerequisites: SPED 2040, SPED 4240; Co-requisites: SPED 4100, SPED 4110
SPED - 4510 INSTRUCTION OF STUDENTS WITH PHYSICAL AND OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRMENTS
[3 hours] Appropriate curriculum models,
learning objectives and teaching strategies for students with physical or health impairing conditions are examined. Modification of materials,
assessment options and alternative response modes will be discussed. Prerequisite: SPED 3040; computer literacy
SPED - 4600 PROFESSIONAL REFLECTIVE SEMINAR
[1 hour] This seminar is taken concurrently with student teaching/internship. Students
will evaluate their behavior in relation to the classroom environment. The students will develop alternative strategies in the educational
setting. Co-requisites: SPED 4930
SPED - 4610* LINKING SEMINAR: COLLABORATION
[1 hour] The focus is on collaboration as a part of the profession. Specific
areas of emphasis are communication skills, the teacher�s contributions to the team and the role of the teacher in a system. Emphasis is placed
on working with others and working for win-win-win situations. *pending final approval
SPED - 4620 LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY ISSUES IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
[1 hour] Explores the relationship of disorders of
communication with the concept of community language as it impacts language development in children. Prerequisites: COMM 2410; Co-requisites:
COMM 2440
SPED - 4630 COLLABORATION FOR THE SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
[1 hour] Develops an understanding of the roles and expertise of the
professionals; enhances skills which benefit the communicatively disordered client by contributing to diagnostic and intervention terms.
Co-requisites: COMM 4370
SPED - 4800 VISION IMPAIRMENT
[3 hours] This course covers the anatomy and physiology of the eye, visual impairments and
their implication for learning, working and independent living. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Level; SPED 3040
SPED - 4810 IMPLICATIONS OF LOW VISION
[3 hours] This course covers low vision conditions as well as the instruction of
persons with low vision. Advantages and disadvantages of specialized equipment are discussed. Strategies for instruction will be explored.
Rehearsal with the equipment is required. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Education Level; SPED 3040
SPED - 4870 EDUCATION OF THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
[3 hours] The course focuses on methods of instructions, in various
settings, of persons who are visually impaired. Various types of assessments, methodologies and curricula are addressed. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor
SPED - 4880 TECHNOLOGY AND INDEPENDENT SKILLS FOR PERSONS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
[3 hours] This course focuses on the
general independent living of the blind and visually impaired. Covered are current technology equipment as well as daily living skills for the
blind and visual impaired. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Status; SPED 3040
SPED - 4900 SEMINAR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[1 - 5 hours] Seminar provides students with the opportunity to explore, as a
group, specific topics with a faculty member. Current issues in the area of Special Education will be the focus. Prerequisite:
Admission to professional education
SPED - 4910 DIRECTED RESEARCH IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[1 - 5 hours] Directed research provides students the opportunity to
explore specific topics and develop individual research with a faculty member. Current questions in the area of Special Education will be
the focus. Prerequisite: Admission to professional education
SPED - 4920 READINGS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[1 - 5 hours] Individual Readings is designed to provide students with
opportunities to examine literature related to specific issues. The student works under the direction of staff in the Department of Special
Education Services. Prerequisite: Admission to professional education
SPED - 4930 STUDENT TEACHING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[4 - 12 hours] Planned field experience in public school classrooms under
the direction of University supervisors. Full responsibility for the classroom is expected by the end of the student teaching experience.
Prerequisite: Approval of Student Services office; completion of requirements for the respective specialty areas
SPED - 4940 INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[4 - 12 hours] Provides advanced undergraduate students with
supervised practicum experiences at off-campus site, including schools, hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, work training sites and other
community sites where persons with disabilities are served. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Education.
SPED - 4980 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[1 - 5 hours] An advanced course for undergraduate majors in special
education or majors in related fields covering an important area of special education. Student may repeat this course under different
section numbers. Prerequisite: permission of instructor
SPED - 4990 INDEPENDENT STUDY - SPECIAL EDUCATION
[1 - 5 hours] Individual study provides students with opportunities to
work individually on issues under the direction of department of Special Education Services faculty. The student meets with instructor
without formal classes. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Education
SPED - 5000/7000 ISSUES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[3 hours] Examination of causes and characteristics, identification procedures,
and potential of learners who significantly deviate from the norm mentally, physically and behaviorally. Issues related to services for persons
with disabilities will be studied.
SPED - 5120/7120 STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: DEVELOPMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATION
[3 hours] In-depth study of
personality, psychological and physical development, and educational needs of atypical children: including current research issues in areas
of social, legal and environmental aspects of exceptional populations.
SPED - 5150/7150 ADVANCED PRACTICUM FOR TEACHING STUDENTS WHO ARE MODERATELY TO SEVERELY DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED [4 hour] This course is taken with SPED 5160/7160 to apply strategies and techniques for teaching students with moderate to severe developmental delays in the applied setting. Forty hours of required field. Prerequisite: SPED 5120; SPED 5220 Corequisite: SPED 5160
SPED - 5160/7160 ADVANCED METHODOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE MODERATELY TO SEVERELY DEVELOPMENTALLY DELAYED
[4 hours] This
course focuses on a community-referenced functional curricula approach to teaching children and youths with moderate to severe delays. An
indepth study of inclusionary activities, community-based instruction, social skills. Prerequisite: SPED 5120; SPED 5220
SPED - 5170/7170 SUPPORTING YOUTHS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES LIVING AND WORKING IN THE COMMUNITY
[3 hours] In-depth study
of issues faced by adults with severe and multiple disabilities and their families. Emphasis on supported employment, residential options,
self-determination, recreation and quality of life issues. Field experience required. Prerequisite: SPED 5120; SPED 5160
SPED - 5180/7180 ADVANCED METHODOLOGY FOR TEACHING STUDENTS WITH SEVERE AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES
[3 hours] An in-depth
examination of appropriate curriculum models, instructional strategies and adaptations, and related behavior problems for students with severe
and multiple disabilities. A transdiciplinary team approach is explored. Prerequisite: SPED 5120; SPED 5160; SPED 5220
SPED - 5220/7220 THEORY AND PRACTICE IN DIAGNOSTIC AND PRESCRIPTIVE TEACHING FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
[4 hours] A
critical review of literature on development of visual, auditory and tactile learning modalities and their implications for social and academic
learning. Focus on reading, mathematic and written expression skills. Prerequisite: SPED 5120/7120 Corequisite: SPED 5230/7230
SPED - 5230/7230 ADVANCED FIELD PRACTICUM IN DIAGNOSTIC AND PRESCRIPTIVE TEACHING
[1 hour] Provides the laboratory to
rehearse and refine the teaching skills presented in SPED 5/7220. Required of persons seeking initial special education certification.
Forty field hours required. Taken concurrently with SPED 5220. Prerequisite: SPED 5120/7120 Corequisite: SPED 5/7220
SPED - 5250/7250 CAREER AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
[3 hours] This course covers career and
vocational education activities for youths with disabilities. Special emphasis placed on developing and implementing an Individual
Transition Plan (ITP) and coordination with adult service providers. Prerequisite: SPED 5120
SPED - 5260/7260 FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[3 hours] Effective parent and professional
partnerships will be explored. Interpersonal communication skills, legal issues, effective models for home-school communication, and
differences in culture, values, and family expectations will be discussed. Prerequisite: SPED 5120/7120
SPED - 5270/7270 TEAM MODELS AND COMMUNITY NETWORKING IN EARLY INTERVENTION
[3 hours] Focus of course is on effective service
coordination strategies in early intervention and early childhood special education. Issues related to peer coaching and collaborative
consultation also will be examined. Prerequisite: SPED 4260.
SPED - 5310/7310 THEORY AND RESEARCH IN LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS
[4 hours] A study of the research on theoretical
models and considerations about the causes and characteristics of learning and behavioral problems. Emphasis of course: (1)
techniques of instruction and (2) the IEP process Prerequisite: SPED 5220/7220 Co-requisite: SPED 5320/7320
SPED - 5320/7320 ADVANCED FIELD PRACTICUM FOR LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS
[1 hour] Provides opportunities for field
experience to use and refine the strategies for persons with specific learning disabilities presented in SPED 5/7310. Forty field hours
required. Taken concurrently with SPED 5310. Prerequisite: SPED 5220/7220, 5230/7230 Corequisite: SPED 5310/7310
SPED - 5330/7330 ADVANCED CHILD STUDY INSTITUTE: EBD
[1 hour] Provides quality educational settings to inservice teachers to
practice effective behavioral and academic managing of children and youth experiencing continuous emotional stress and trauma.
Prerequisite: SPED 5310/7310 or consent of instructor
SPED - 5340/7340 ADVANCED BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
[3 hours] This course provides training inservice teachers to become managers
of intra-communication and interpersonal relationships in diverse special education settings. Nonviolent Crisis Prevention/Intervention
(CPI) training required. Prerequisite: SPED 5220/7220; Permission of instructor Corequisite: SPED 5330/7330
SPED - 5510/7510 CURRICULUM AND TEACHING STRATEGIES: PHYSICAL AND OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRMENTS
[3 hours] Appropriate curriculum
models, learning objectives and teaching strategies for students with physical or health impairing conditions are examined. Modification of
materials, assessment options and alternatives response modes will be discussed. Prerequisite: SPED 5120/7120; Computer literacy
SPED - 5800/7800 PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL IMPLICATION OF VISION IMPAIRMENT
[3 hours] A study of the research on the anatomy
and physiology of the eye, visual impairments and the practical implication for learning, working and independent living. Prerequisite:
SPED 5120
SPED - 5810/7810 LOW VISION: THEORY & RESEARCH
[3 hours] An in-depth study of the field of low vision. Conditions,
equipment and instruction will be reviewed and analyzed for their implication to the field of vision. Prerequisite: SPED 5120
SPED - 5870 EDUCATIONAL AND CURRICULUM ISSUES OF PERSONS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
[3 hours] This course focuses on the
practical and philosophical pedagogy of teaching persons who are blind or visually impaired. Research on spectrum of learning environments is
explored. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
SPED - 5880/7880 ADVANCED STUDY OF TECHNOLOGY AND INDEPENDENT DAILY LIVING FOR THE PERSONS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
[3 hours]
This course includes the research regarding technology, strategies and an analytical evaluation of the independent living of the blind and
visually impaired. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
SPED - 5950/7950 WORKSHOP IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[1 - 5 hours] A workshop developed around topics of interest and concern for
in-service teachers and other education personnel. Practical application of workshop topics will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Varies
per course requirements
SPED - 5980/7980 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[1 - 5 hours] An advanced course for graduate students in special
education or related fields. Topics are selected based on needs of the population. Student may repeat this course under different section
numbers. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
SPED - 5990/7990 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[1 - 5 hours] Individual study provides graduate students with
opportunities to work individually on professional problems with faculty of the Depart of Special Education Services. Individual meetings with
sponsoring faculty are held.
SPED - 6070/8070 CURRICULUM MODELS AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION
[3 hours] Atypical
infant, toddler and early childhood development will be examined. Specialized intervention techniques, their research and practice base,
and appropriate curriculum models will be explored. 20 clock hour practicum required. Prerequisite: SPED 5120/7120; SPED 5000/7000
SPED - 6080/8080 CLINICAL AND EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
[3 hours] An in-depth study of
instruments used by school psychologists and classroom teachers to access and evaluate students. The diagnostic uses and the understanding of the
results will be the focus. Prerequisite: SPED 5220; Permission of instructor
SPED - 6250/8250 ISSUES AND RESEARCH IN TRANSITIN AND POST-SECONDARY OUTCOMES FOR STUDENT WITH DISABILITIES
[3 hours] In-depth
study of transition issues and outcomes focusing on: a) best practices, b) the roles and responsibilities of a transition specialist, c)
inter-agency collaboration, d) team building, and e) program development, implementation and evaluation. Prerequisite: SPED 5250/7250
SPED - 6350/8350 EDUCATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL IMPLICATIONS IN SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES
[3 hours] Students will
examine current trends in research and program development in Specific Learning Disabilities. The focus will be on learning and study
skills: their implication in the development of learning. Prerequisite: SPED 5310/7310 or equivalent
SPED - 6360/8360 CLINICAL PRACTICUM: LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES
[1 hour] Provides
advanced graduate student with supervised practice in developing and implementing strategies and study skills for persons with learning problems.
Required l5 hours instructional practice and weekly meetings with supervisors. Prerequisite: SPED 6350/8350 Corequisite: SPED
6350/8350
SPED - 6410/8410 THEORY AND RESEARCH: EMOTIONAL BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as SBS 6410/8410.
This course provides in-depth readings on problems of emotionally and behaviorally disturbed/disordered children and youth. Intense study on two
levels: (1) theoretical considerations and (2) treatments pertinent to diverse educational settings. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Corequisite: SPED 6420/8420, 6430/8430
SPED - 6420/8420 PUBLIC SCHOOL EMOTIONAL BEHAVIOR DISORDERS
[1 hour] Course is crosslisted as SBS 6420/8420. This
course provides supervised practice in classroom participation with students identified as Emotionally Behaviorally Disturbed/Disordered. Public
School settings include: self-contained, resource, transition, mainstreamed, and consultative-collaborative teaching roles. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor Corequisite: SPED 6410, 6430
SPED - 6440/8440 TEACHING CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH EMOTIONAL BEHAVIOR DISORDERS
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as SBS
6440/8440. This course provides evaluation and application techniques of research based methodologies for teaching students with emotional
behavioral Disorders/disturbances. Psycho-social educational best practices within the least restrictive environment are presented.
Prerequisite: SPED 6410 or Permission of instructor Corequisite: SPED 6450, 6460
SPED - 6470/8470 THEORY AND RESEARCH: AUTISM
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as SBS 6470/8470. This course provides
in-depth readings in the field of autism. The course includes intense study on two levels: (1) theoretical considerations and (2) treatment
approaches pertinent to populations with autism. Prerequisite: SPED 6460/8460 or permission of instructor
SPED - 6480/8480 TEACH YOUTH/CHILD WITH AUTISM
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as SBS 6480/8480. This course provides
research based methodologies for understanding and teaching children and youth with autism. Psycho-Social Educational best practices within the
least restrictive environment are presented. Prerequisite: SPED 6470/8470 or permission of instructor
SPED - 6720/8720 ADVANCED LANGUAGE AND SPEECH FOR PERSONS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENTS
[3 hours] Clinical evaluation model in
descriptive linguistics and interaction in the use of a process approach to developing language with children with hearing impairments.
Includes relation of hearing impairment to language development. Prerequisite: Competence in ASL
SPED - 6730/8730 SYNTHESIS OF PRINCIPLES OF EDUCATING CHILDREN WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENTS
[3 hours] Historical, Philosophical,
psychological and social aspects of educating the hearing impaired. Factors affecting successful public school instruction is covered.
Prerequisite: SPED 6720/8720
SPED - 6740/8740 CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT ISSUES OF THE EDUCATION OF PERSONS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENTS
[3 hours] Principles
of educational assessment and curriculum development for students with hearing impairment. Assessment and curriculum issues will be
discussed as they relate to current research trends in hearing impairment. Prerequisite: SPED 6730/8730
SPED - 6900/8900 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[1 - 5 hours] Independent Research provides opportunities to work
on individual research under the direction of faculty. The student meets with the instructor at intervals and conducts research without
formal class meeting. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate school
SPED - 6920 MASTER�S RESEARCH PROJECT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[1 - 5 hours] The master�s project is an individually designed
product which meets the final activity requirement for completion of the masters degree. Prerequisite: Admission to Master�s Program; SPED
6930
SPED - 6930/8930 SEMINARS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[1 - 5 hours] Seminars will consider problems and provide advanced study in
the field of Special Education. A student may register for more than one seminar during a graduate program. Prerequisite: Admission
to degree program
SPED - 6940/8940 INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[1 - 8 hours] Provides the advanced
graduate student with supervised practicum experiences at an off-campus site; including schools, hospitals, agencies, rehabilitation clinics,
work training sites and other community sites where persons with disabilities are served. Prerequisite: Speech and Language: Completion of
all course work; Special Education: Permission of instructor
SPED - 6960 MASTER RESEARCH THESIS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[1 - 5 hours] The master�s thesis is an individually designed
research study which meets the final activity requirement for completion of the master�s degree. Prerequisite: Admission to Master�s
Program; SPED 6930
SPED - 6990/8990 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[1 - 5 hours] Individual study provides advanced graduate students
opportunities to work individually on professional problems with faculty of the Department of Special Education Services. Individual
meetings with sponsoring faculty are held. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate degree program
SPED - 8960 DOCTORAL DISSERTATION IN CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
[1 - 12 hours] The doctoral dissertation is an original
scholarly product required of all students completing the doctoral degree in Special Education Services. Prerequisite: Completion of
Doctoral Program Requirements
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