Special Education (SPE)

Study of basic concepts of behavioral conditioning principles and management of behavior in the classroom. Emphasis on practical applications of learning theories to the teaching, learning situation for individuals in home, school, and community environme

Study of the medical/biological and environmental etiologies of disabling conditions that can occur prenatally, perinatally, and postnatally. Emphasis on preventive, diagnostic, and prescriptive treatment procedures and the impact of etiologies on learning potential. A 20-hour clinical experience is required.

Skills in this area will contribute to an understanding of the principles of learning, selection and use of materials, evaluating pupil performance, and teaching methods appropriate for exceptional students, including gifted and talented and those with disabling conditions.

Skills in this area will contribute to an understanding of the principles of learning, selection and use of materials, evaluating pupil performance, and teaching methods appropriate for exceptional students, including gifted and talented and those with disabling conditions.

Study of comprehensive active learning designed to provide a foundation in literacy instruction and content area reading. Emphasis on language acquisition and the interrelated nature of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking to promote the exceptional learner's use and understanding of language. Field experiences facilitate student mastery of developing a balanced reading program.

This comprehensive active learning course is designed to provide service teacher candidates with a foundation in mathematics instruction for students with diverse learning needs. Emphasis will be placed on developing understandings and applications of the curriculum in mathematics for students with disabilities.

This comprehensive active learning course is designed to provide service teacher candidates with a foundation in mathematics instruction for students with diverse learning needs. Emphasis will be placed on developing understandings and applications of the curriculum in mathematics for students with disabilities.

Study of curricular development and adjustment. Procedures for exceptional learners, utilizing curriculum materials, assessment techniques, and instructional approaches to remedial learning and behavioral problems. A 20-hour clinical experience is required.

This course is designed to provide pre-service special education teachers with skills and competencies in the planning and implementation of transition services for students with disabilities. The course will focus on strength-based approaches for planning and implementation of transition services in accordance with special education laws and regulations.

Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) and its application within the deaf community. Emphasis on developing receptive and expressive skills for everyday interaction or effective communication with deaf/hard of hearing individuals and other nonverbal persons with severe disabilities.

Introduction to components and procedures for educational assessment of exceptional learners. Emphasis on purpose, history, terminology, and basic educational/evaluation concepts. Orientation to formal and informal instruments for measurement and evaluation. A 20-hour clinical experience is required.

Introduction to components and procedures foreducational assessment of exceptional learners.Emphasis on purpose, history, terminology, andbasic educational/evaluation concepts. Orientationto formal and informal instruments for measurementand evaluation. A 20-hour clinical experience isrequired.

Introduction to components and procedures for educational assessment of exceptional learners. Emphasis on purpose, history, terminology, and basic educational/evaluation concepts. Orientation to formal and informal instruments for measurement and evaluation. A 20-hour clinical experience is required.

Supervised teaching during which the candidate takes increasing responsibility for a group of individuals with mild disabilities for a specific period of time. Organized on a semester basis with emphasis on elementary, middle, or secondary school experiences supplemented with professional seminar and other educational opportunities. The candidate will assess students, plan instructional interventions, deliver instruction, monitor and document progress, and assume all other classroom duties of the cooperating teacher.