SPED - 2010 PRACTICUM IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
[3 hours] Lecture and fieldwork, consisting of a minimum of 15 clock hours as assistant in
each of two placements for persons with disabilities (total of 30 hours)
SPED - 2040* PERSPECTIVES IN THE FIELD OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
[3 hours] Synthesis and philosophy of the cross-categorical components
required of special education. Issues addressed: causes and characteristics fro disabling conditions and issues related to persons with
disabilities (e.g., legal aspects, educational settings, diversity). Social and emotional aspects of disabilities are explored. *pending final
approval
SPED - 2900* EARLY 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. *pending final approval
SPED - 2910* CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND DISABILITIES
[1hour] The focus is on the relationship of culture and disabilities. This will be
examined at the individual as well as the population levels. Central to the course is the importance cultural differences play in planing and
implementing assessment and instructional programs. Corequisite: COMM 2440 for speech pathology majors *pending final approval
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 - 3610 SPEECH SCIENCE
[3 hours] Detailed exploration of the functions of the speech and language production system including
neurological components. Aerodynamic and acoustical functions are explored through the phonatory, respiratory and articulatory parameters of
speech. Prerequisite: COMM 2420 and 2430
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 - 3720 AURAL REHABILITATION AND SPEECH READING
[3 hours] Emphasis on aural rehabilitation with focus in use and care of individual
learning aids, auditory trainers, and assistive listening devices. Teaching speech reading to hearing impaired children and adults using residual
hearing, contextual cues, and visual augmentation. Prerequisite: COMM 3440
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 WITHIN THE MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT
[3 hours] Focus on the middle grade
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. Collaboration with special educators in an inclusive setting is required. Corequisite: SPED
4330 * pending final approval
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. 20 clock hour practicum required. Prerequisite: SPED 2040 * pending final approval
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 - 4100* FIELD PRACTICUM WITH STUDENTS WITH MILD/MODERATE NEEDS
[4 hours] Provides opportunities to use, refine and implement
strategies for working with persons with mild/moderate needs presented in SPED 4160 and 4310. Forty hours of field required. Corequisite: SPED
4110, SPED 4370 and admission to Professional Education.
*pending final approval
SPED-4110* CURRICULUM AND METHODOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH MODERATE NEEDS
[3 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 will be emphasized. The framework for creating a learning environment that uses a wide variety of resources, community and
school will be included. Corequisite: SPED 4100; admission to Professional Education *pending final approval
SPED - 4120* TEACHING STUDENTS WITH INTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
[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. Corequisite: SPED 4130
* pending final approval
SPED - 4130* FIELD PRACTICUM WITH STUDENTS WITH MODERATE/INTENSIVE NEEDS
[4 hours] Provides opportunities to use, refine and implement
strategies for working with persons with severe and multiple disabilities presented in SPED 4120. Forty hours of field required. Corequisite:
SPED 4120; admission to Professional Education *pending final approval
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] Methods for teaching reading and literacy to
diverse learners. The preservice teacher develops an understanding of the importance of the reading process which must be embedded in all areas
of the curriculum and to use reading as a toll to gather information and answer questions. Emphasis placed on the instruction of reading skills
using a variety of strategies to match each learner's style in the acquisition of reading and literacy skills. This course includes the
assessment of reading skills with diagnoses and remediation reading difficulties. Central to the course are the comprehension strategies to help
students become strategic readers. Prerequisite: SPED 2040, admission to Professional Education
*pending final approval
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 METHODOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH MILD NEEDS
[3 hours] Study of the causes and characteristics of mild disorders.
Discussion will be on theoretical considerations as well as treatment approaches pertinent to the school and clinic setting. Students will
develop skills in assessment strategies of student learning, selection and planning of instructional techniques that are matched to the learners'
needs and classroom management strategies that provide a healthy learning environment. Each student will become familiar with the technology
needed to create and publish materials and communicate with other teachers electronically. Students will be able to integrate current technology
into classroom instruction and learning environments. Corequisite: SPED 4100 and 4110; admission to Professional Education * pending final
approval
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] The focus of this seminar is on teaching as a profession. Specific areas of
emphasis are ethics, teachers' contributions to the profession and the role of the teacher in a system. Emphasis is placed on assessment of the
teaching activities. Included are strategies for redesigning instruction to improve the learning environment. Corequisite: SPED 4930 or 4940
*pending final approval
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* LINKING SEMINAR: LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY ISSUES IN SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
[1 hour] This seminar explores the
relationship of disorders of communication with the concept of community language as it impacts language development in children. *pending
final approval
SPED - 4630* COLLABORATION FOR THE SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
[1 hour] Seminar develops the understanding of the roles and expertise
of professionals; enhance skills which benefits the communicatively impaired client by contributing to diagnostic/intervention teams including
IEP meetings. *pending final approval
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 - 8 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
[1 - 8 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 ISSUES SURROUNDING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
[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 5120/712 0 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 ISSUES AND RESEARCH IN CAREER AND VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PERSONS 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 - 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 Corequisite: 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 - 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] 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] 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 - 6430/8430 ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL SETTING: EBD
[1 hour] This course provides supervised practice in classroom participation with
students identified as Emotionally Behaviorally Disturbed/Disordered. The Alternative School settingincludes: self-contained,
transition-mainstreamed, and consultative-collaborative teaching roles. Prerequisite: SPED 6340/8340 Corequisite: SPED 6420/8420, 6410/8410
SPED - 6440/8440 TEACHING CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH EMOTIONAL BEHAVIOR DISORDERS
[3 hours] 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 - 6450/8450 ADJUDICATED-LOCKED SETTING: EBD
[1 hour] This course provides supervised practice in classroom with children and youth
identified as Emotionally Behaviorally Disturbed/Disordered. The Adjudicated-Locked setting includes: self-contained, remedial plus
consultative-collaborative teaching roles. Prerequisite: SPED 6420/8420, 6430/8430 Corequisite: SPED 6440/8440, 6460/8460
SPED - 6460/8460 HOSPITAL SETTING: EBD
[1 hour] This course provides supervised practice teaching children and youth identified as
Emotionally Behaviorally Disturbed/Disordered. Hospital setting include: self-contained, individualized and group tutoring, and
consultative-collaborative teaching roles. Prerequisite: SPED 6420/8420, 6430/8430 Corequisite: SPED 6440,/8440 6450/8450
SPED - 6470/8470 THEORY AND RESEARCH: AUTISM
[3 hours] 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] 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 - 6530/8530 NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS: BRAIN INJURY AND DEMENTIA
[2 hours] Course in cognitive and linguistics deficits due to
trauma and disease to central nervous system. Course focuses on identification and intervention in communication disorders as the result of
acquired brain injury/disease. Traumatic brain injury, right hemisphere damage, and dementia are addressed.
SPED-6570/8570 DYSPHAGIA AND ORPHARYNGEAL DISORDERS*
[2 hours] Evaluation and intervention procedures for individuals with
communication problems related to structural impairments of the oral cavity and pharynx. *pending final approval
SPED 6580/8580 AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION *
[2 hours] The study and application of assistive communication technology
for persons who are nonspeaking. The course includes characteristics of ACC consumers, design features of augmentative communication devices,
assessment strategies to choose a system, and intervention strategies to facilitate use of the ACC system. *pending final approval
SPED - 6590/8590 AUDIOLOGICAL PRACTICUM IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
[2 hours] Provides the advanced student with supervised practicum
hours in the screening impedance, and pure tone threshold testing for audiological diagnosis. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
SPED - 6600/8600 ADVANCED PRACTICUM IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
[2 hours] Provides students with supervised therapeutic experiences with
specific speech and language disorders. Students should have completed or be currently enrolled in graduate level communication disorders course
addressing the specific practicum disorder selected. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor
SPED - 6610/8610 DIAGNOSTIC PRACTICUM IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
[2 hours] Provides a minimum of 30 hours supervised diagnostic
practicum with a variety of communicatively disordered cases. Prerequisite: SPED 6650/8650 or equivalent Corequisite: SPED 6650/8650
SPED - 6620/8620 LANGUAGE DISORDERS OF CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE
[4 hours] Theories of language disorders in childhood and adolescence
will be discussed including categorical and "functional" descriptions. Application of assessment and intervention strategies will be
described and discussed.
SPED - 6630/8630 NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS: APHASIA
[3 hours] Advanced course in cognitive and linguistic deficits due to neurological
alterations. Assessment and remediation of aphasia including alterations in cognitive and language processing and production.
SPED - 6640/8640 PHONOLOGICAL AND ARTICULATORY DISORDERS
[3 hours] Advanced study of phonological and articulatory disorders including
developmental apraxia. Focus on phonological differences in multi-cultural society with emphasis on assessment of disorders and current advances
in remediation.
SPED - 6650/8650 DIAGNOSIS OF SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DISORDERS
[3 hours] Detailed analysis of formal and informal instruments and
procedures designed to evaluate speech and language disorders. Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree in speech-pathology; Permission of instructor
SPED - 6660/8660 ASSESSMENT AND REMEDIATION OF FLUENCY DISORDERS
[3 hours] An advanced course to develop skills in the assessment and
remediation of fluency disorders with special emphasis on current trends in stuttering therapy. Prerequisite: 45 hours in Speech Pathology;
Permission of Instructor
SPED - 6670/8670 VOICE DISORDERS
[3 hours] Advanced course in the evaluation and remediation of voice disorders. Major voice disorders
in children and adults are emphasized. Prerequisite: SPED 3610; COMM 4410
SPED - 6680/8680 MOTOR SPEECH DISORDERS
[3 hours] Adult apraxia and dysarthrias will be identified and discussed in relation to
neurological organization, disorders, and speech characteristics. Assessment and intervention strategies will be discussed.
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