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Department of Education Courses
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Department of Education (SPED) Course Descriptions
 
220 Educating the Student with Exceptional and Cultural Diversities 3 hours
A study of the characteristics of learners with exceptionalities, and an overview of some of the methods, materials, and techniques appropriate for inclusion, including multicultural considerations. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Admission to Teacher Education is not required for students majoring in Behavioral Science. Corequisite: 20-clock-hour field experience.
 
321 Educating the Student/Students with Mental Impairment: Characteristics and Strategies 3 hours
Study of the characteristics of student/students with mental impairment and the strategies for their instruction in the public schools, including the transition to working and living in the community. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and successful completion of SPED 220. Students majoring in Behavioral Science must adhere to the prerequisite guidelines. Admission to Teacher Education is not required for students majoring in Behavioral Science. Corequisite: 10-clock-hour field experience.
 
331 Introduction to Learning Disabilities 3 hours
A study of children displaying disorders in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in effective communication. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and successful completion of SPED 220. Students majoring in Behavioral Science must adhere to the prerequisite guidelines. Admission to Teacher Education is not required for students majoring in Behavioral Science. Corequisite: 10-clock-hour field Experience.
 
332 Introduction to Behavior Disorders 3 hours
A study of students whose emotional condition prohibits learning at the expected levels within the regular school program. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and successful completion of SPED 220. Admission to Teacher Education is not required for students majoring in Behavioral Science. Corequisite: 10 clock hour field experience.
 
334 Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities and Behavior Disorders 3 hours
An overview of strategies and techniques effective for teaching students with learning and behavior problems. Students majoring in Behavioral Science must adhere to the prerequisite guidelines. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education and successful completion of SPED 220, SPED 321, SPED 331 and SPED 332. Corequisite: 10-clock-hour field experience.
 
351 Educational Assessment of Students with Exceptionalities 3 hours
Administration of test battery and presentation of results of assessment including prescriptions for instruction. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and successful completion of SPED 220, SPED 321, SPED 331, and SPED 332. Students majoring in Behavioral Science must adhere to the prerequisite guidelines. Admission to Teacher Education is not required for students majoring in Behavioral Science.
 
363 Behavior Management in the Classroom 3 hours
A study of strategies and techniques derived from behavioral theories to analyze and manage in appropriate behavior and to structure appropriate behavior in the classroom environment. Students majoring in Behavioral Science must adhere to the prerequisite guidelines. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education and successful completion of SPED 220, SPED 321, SPED 331 and SPED 332. Corequisite: 10-clock-hour field experience.
 
420 Special Education Practicum 2 hours
Development of IEPs, identification and implementation of techniques for collaboration, inclusion, and working with parents. Application in public school settings. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education and successful completion of SPED 220, SPED 321, SPED 331,SPED 332, SPED 334, SPED 351, and SPED 363. Corequisite: 20-clock-hour field experience.