200. Education of Exceptional Students (3) (F, W, Sp) Overview of the history and development of special education including causes, identification, characteristics, and interventions of various exceptionalities.
201. Field Experience with Exceptional Students (2) (F, W) Initial field experience in a variety of classrooms and settings serving students with disabilities.
309. Theory and Practice with Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3) (Sp) Organization of educational programs, diagnosis, curriculum development, and teaching methods for students with mild/moderate learning disabilities. (Prerequisites: Formal admission to the School of Education.)
325. Legal Foundations of Special Education (2) (Sp) Provides a basic level of understanding for the public school educator of federal and state statutes and regulations for persons with disabilities.
330. Classroom Management (2) (F) An in-depth study of effective classroom management practices in the public school classroom. Emphasis will be placed on specific applications in the classroom for the master teacher. (Prerequisite: Formal admission to the School of Education.)
370. Teaching Life Management Skills to Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities (2) (F) Developing and implementing functional life skills curriculum and interventions for students with disabilities to prepare them for community life. (Prerequisites: Formal admission to the School of Education.)
386. Education Assessment in the Special Education Classroom (2) (W) This course focuses on Special Education testing and interpretation as well as performance and portfolio evaluation. Traditional testing such as multiple choice is also covered. All forms focus on adaptation to Special Education needs.
390R. Special Topics in Special Education (1-3) (Variable).
491. Observation and Practicum (4) (F) Students work under the tutelage of a University Supervisor and a Cooperating Teacher in the public schools demonstrating pedagogy learned in methods courses. Seminar attendance required. (Prerequisites: Formal admission to the School of Education.)
492. Student Teaching (12) (W) Supervised teaching in the public schools in the final semester before graduation. Seminar attendance required. Successful completion of PRAXIS series required for U.S. licensees. Fee required. (Prerequisite: Successful completion of all preliminary courses including Sped 491.)
493. Student Teaching (6) (Sp) Continuation of student teaching designed to provide additional grade experiences in special education. (Prerequisites: SPED 492)
