SPE 200 Field Experiences in Special Education Settings 1 cr
A series of in-field opportunities in Special Education. A variety of appropriate
placements will be employed depending on each student's interests and needs. May be
repeated
for credit.
SPE 205 Initial Field Experience in Special Education Setting 1 cr
An in-field opportunity for early field-based practicum in a variety of placements for
Special Education majors. To be taken with SPE 301.
SPE 301 Survey of Special Education 3 cr
Introductory course covering all categories of exceptional children/youth. Preferred
survey course for majors. Corequisite: SPE 205.
SPE 311 Introduction to Partnerships in Special Education 3 cr
Emphasis is on the special problems found in the home, community, and school of the
exceptional child, the teacher, the family, and community resource agencies. Ways for the
teacher to form teamships to work collaboratively with all human resources involved in the
child's life are explored and ethical and moral standards examined.
SPE 312 Intellectual and Physical Handicaps 3 cr
A study of the intellectual, physical, sensory, and emotional impairments that require
substantial curriculum adaptions. Historical perspectives, etiology, definition,
classification,
treatment, social aspects and interdisciplinary team work will be explored. Corequisite:
SPE 200.
SPE 313 Learning and Behavioral Disorders 3 cr
An examination of the definitions, characteristics, and prevalence of children with
learning and/or behavioral disabilities. Emphasis is placed on the environmental and
biological
causes of problems in motor, perceptual, social, academic, affective, and behavioral
development. Students will be introduced to current service delivery models and the
programming options for individuals with learning and behavioral disabilities.
Corequisite: SPE
200.
SPE 342* Developing and Teaching Ecological Curricula 3 cr
An ecological systems view which emphasizes curricular design as a multisystem
interaction involving the individual, family, school, occupational setting, and society.
SPE 362* Behavioral Management of Exceptional Children (W) 3 cr
Presentation of the principles and applications of behavior modification, data collection
procedures, and single-subject research designs as related to exceptional children and
youth in
special education environments. Co-requisite: SPE 200.
SPE 363* Teaching Adaptive Curriculum to Special Needs Learners 3 cr
An examination of regular and special education K-12 curricula, materials, and
procedures. Specific emphasis will be placed on the selection, modification, and
adaptation of
curricula, materials, and procedures to meet the needs of individuals with learning and
behavioral
disabilities. Corequisite: SPE 200.
SPE 364* Alternative Behavioral Strategies for Teachers 3 cr
A study of the theoretical foundations and the application of specific techniques and
procedures which are alternatives to traditional behavior modification. Topics will
include the
development and uses of problem solving, and learning strategies with exceptional children
and
youth within social and academic contexts. Corequisite: SPE 200.
SPE 373 Teaching Reading to Students With Disabilities 3 cr
Introduces the student to the curriculum, teaching the methodologies and instructional
activities and materials associated with effective and appropriate developmental and
functional
reading instruction for students with disabilities.
SPE 400 Education for Exceptional Children and Youth 3 cr
Introduction to the Field of Exceptional Children and Youth, involving the study of
various areas of exceptionality.
SPE 410* Formal and Informal Assessment 3 cr
Assesses developmental levels, academic, and non-academic performance of exceptional
individuals through the administration and interpretation of criterion-referenced and
informal
measures. Evaluation of classroom teaching and special education programs is also
emphasized.
Corequisite: SPE 200.
SPE 414 Technology in Special Education 3 cr
Introduction to the uses of microcomputer technology with exceptional children and
youth. Content will include evaluation and application of computer-assisted and
computer-managed instruction, specialized equipment and assistive/adaptive devices,
augmentative communication aids.
SPE 429 Opening School Laboratory Experiences 3 cr
Professional laboratory experiences of observation and participation of a two-week period
at the opening of school. May be taken only in Fall semester of year of student teaching.
SPE 432* Impact of Typical and Atypical Development on Education 3 cr
An examination of typical child development and developmental characteristics of
infants, toddlers, and young children with disabilities from the prenatal period through
age 8.
Characteristics of disabling conditions and their impact upon development are also
discussed.
SPE 433* Issues in the Education of Young Children With Disabilities 3 cr
This course prepares students to work with infants, toddlers, and young children with
disabilities and their families. Topics covered include specific teaching and intervention
techniques, special education laws and regulations, and service delivery models.
SPE 443* Vocational Education and Career Development of Handicapped Individuals 3
cr
Issues and practices involved in the vocational preparation and training of handicapped
students, including career awareness, exploration, preparation and use of vocational
resources.
Vocationally related programs and services, both within and outside the special education
environment are included.
SPE 444 Senior Seminar (W) 3 cr
Topics based upon students' experiences in internship. Students develop personal growth
plans to enhance professional functioning.
SPE 454* Curriculum and Methods for the Developmentally Young 3 cr
Curriculum and methods for individuals who function in the lower levels of cognitive,
motor, self care, communicative, and/or social behaviors. Emphasis is on physical
management,
class/individual scheduling, adapted aids and equipment, task analysis, and functional
life skills.
SPE 484 General Education Curriculum 3 cr
A curriculum course designed to emphasize general and special education K-12
curriculum. Students learn content of general education curricula through study of scope
and
sequence charts and strategies for adapting the curricula for students with
exceptionalities,
especially in inclusionary settings.
SPE 490 Special Topics 3 cr
Varies in content and deals with issues, trends, and topics of current interest in the
field of
educating exceptional individuals. May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
SPE 494 Directed Study 3 cr
Directed Study. No more than two directed studies may be applied to programs at the
undergraduate level or for certification. Prerequisite: Permission of Department.
SPE 495* Internship 12 cr
Observation and supervised classroom teaching experience pro-viding the opportunity to
synthesize all previous instruction. This culminating activity provides opportunity for
study and
discussion of problems and issues encountered in the practicum situation.
SPE 496* Internship 6 cr
Observation and supervised classroom teaching experience providing the opportunity to
synthesize all previous instruction. This culminating activity provides opportunity for
study and
discussion of problems and issues encountered in the practicum situation.* Only for
students admitted to teacher candidacy.
SPE 500 Nature and Needs of Exceptional Children and Youth 3 cr
Introduction to the field of special education involving the study of all exceptionality
areas. Developmental and maturational sequences of exceptional children/youth are
included.
SPE 504 Seminar in Special Education 3 cr
Designed to allow students an in-depth exploration of topics of special concern to them
related to children with learning handicaps, high potential, or emotional disturbance.
SPE 505 Administration and Supervision of Special Education 3 cr
Establishing, maintaining, supervising, and evaluating special education programs in
school districts and systems. Legislation and litigation, budgeting and finance, trends
and issues
in special education are included.
SPE 510 Introduction to Learning Characteristics and Teaching in Special Education
3 cr
An examination of the definitions, characteristics, and prevalence of children with
learning disabilities, emotional and/or behavioral disabilities, mental retardation and
multiple
disabilities. Emphasis is placed on the environmental and biological causes of problems in
motor,
perceptual, social academic, affective, and behavioral development. Students will be
introduced
to current service delivery models and the programming for individuals with disabilities.
SPE 511 Curriculum: Regular Class and Adaptations 3 cr
Examination of all curricula as represented by various state course of study documents.
Students will study and develop relevant adaptations of curricula to meet needs of various
exceptional children.
SPE 512 Ecological Curriculum and Methods 3 cr
From an ecological systems view, methods of individually deriving a functional,
life-centered curriculum for students with mild to severe disabilities as well as
educational
strategies for teaching and training within such a framework.
SPE 514 Teaming and Collaboration 3 cr
An intensive study of the nature of teaming and collaborative practices with an emphasis
on developing skills to organize and participate in a variety of such situations.
SPE 515 Data-Based Behavior Management of Exceptional Children 3 cr
Behavioral assessment techniques and experimental designs for the evaluation of
behavior change programs. Operant and respondent methods for deceleration of inappropriate
behavior. Operant methods for accelerating appropriate behaviors, teaching new behaviors
and
maintaining behaviors. Data-Based decision making strategies for formative program
evaluation
and modifications.
SPE 516 Methods for Special Needs Learners 3 cr
An examination of the methodologies employed in teaching special needs learners. The
course covers the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of techniques with
media
and materials.
SPE 517 Communication: Language and Reading 3 cr
Major topics include the nature of language development and language problems in
exceptional students, and remedial pro-cedures. Informal and formal language and reading
assessment. Relationship of reading to writing, phonetic, sight and combination means of
reading instruction.
SPE 518 Assessment 3 cr
Advanced assessment of developmental levels, academic and non-academic performance
of exceptional individuals through the administration and interpretation of standardized
tests,
criterion-referenced instruments, and informal measures.
SPE 521 Children with High Potential 3 cr
Study of the intellectual, creative, emotional, and other psychological facets of gifted
and
talented children. Attention will be paid both to those individuals whose potential is
realized and
those who are considered underachievers.
SPE 522 Creative and Productive Thinking 3 cr
Geared to understanding the creative process, personality, and product of gifted and
talented children as well as how to foster creativity and productive thought in the
classroom.
SPE 523 Teaching Children with High Potential 3 cr
Various curricular emphases and program approaches employed for gifted, creative, and
talented children are studied. Insights are offered into articulating educational efforts.
SPE 534 Assessment of the Developmental Young 3 cr
This course contains information on basic psychometric qualities of screenings,
evaluations, and assessments, tools for use with infants, toddlers, and young children
with
disabilities, conducting family assessments, adapting measures for children with
disabilities, and
using screening, assessment and evaluation in individualized programming.
SPE 535 Collaborating With Families 3 cr
This course prepares students to work with families of children with special needs. It
contains information on understanding families, working with traditional and
non-traditional
families, and providing family-centered services.
SPE 542 Behavior Management 3 cr
Behavioral assessment techniques and experimental designs for the evaluation of
behavior change programs. Operant and respondent methods for deceleration of inappropriate
behavior. Operant methods for accelerating appropriate behaviors, teaching new behaviors
and
maintaining behaviors.
SPE 589 Pre-Practicum Experience 3 cr
Supervised experience in the teaching field which allows the teacher's performance to be
evaluated qualitatively.
SPE 590 Special Topics 3 cr
A course employed for awarding appropriate academic credit for selected, approved
off-campus experiences conducted by the university, such as workshops, institutes, and
conferences. Credit is dependent on length and composition of activity. May be repeated
for
credit. Total credit cannot exceed 8 hours.
SPE 591 Multicategorical Practicum/Seminar 3 cr
Combines field experiences and technology-based simulations and learning experiences
with an ongoing seminar to address a wide-range of disabilities and educational
implications.
Course content will be individualized according to the students educational and
professional
background.
SPE 592 Collaborative Practicum 3 cr
A largely field-based course which provides for the practical application of knowledge of
teaming and collaboration in which students demonstrate the use of various techniques and
methods in actual settings.
SPE 593 Classroom Experience Practicum 3 cr
Supervised experiences in the teaching field which allow the teacher's performance to be
evaluated qualitatively.
SPE 594 Directed Study and Research 3 cr
Students explore, through directed individual study and research, problems and issues of
special interest or significance in Special Education.
SPE 595 Internship/Practicum in Special Education 3 cr
Supervised experiences in the teaching field which allow the teacher's performance to be
evaluated qualitatively.
SPE 599 Thesis 3 cr
A student selects a project, study, or investigation in Special Education related to the
student's area of specialization. The project forms a basis for the thesis. A thesis
committee will
give guidance during the investigation and during the writing of the thesis.
SPE 601 Advanced Evaluation in Special Education 3 cr
Methods and procedures for developing criterion-referenced instru-ments and assessment
batteries for classroom use in evaluating exceptional children and youth.
SPE 609 Advanced Study of Exceptional Children 3 cr
Comparison of normal development progress and that usually seen in the various
exceptionality categories of special education especially cognitive, communication, motor,
social
and emotional development.
SPE 641 Seminar in Behavioral Disorders/Emotional Conflict 3 cr
Advanced study and review of the state of present knowledge in areas relevant to the
psycho-pathological disorders of childhood including etiology, assessment, treatment, and
education.
SPE 642 Clinical Teaching I 3 cr
A study of the principles of behavioral theory upon which strategies for change in
cognitive and social behavior rest and the evaluative designs used to monitor behavioral
change
and validate strategies.
SPE 643 Clinical Teaching II 3 cr
A study and review of clinical research relevant to the curriculum requirements in the
education and treatment of exceptional children and the identification of research needs
in the
various areas of exceptionality.
SPE 651 Seminar in Learning Disabilities 3 cr
Current trends and issues in the education of learning disabled individuals are discussed,
various theoretical approaches and current empirical evidence provide the basis for
discussion.
SPE 671 Seminar in Mental Retardation Education 3 cr
Current trends and issues in the education of mentally retarded individuals. Classic and
recent professional literature are the basis for developing perspectives.
SPE 690 Special Topics 3 cr
A course with varying content dealing with issues, trends, and topics of current interest
in
the field of education exceptional individuals. May be repeated for credit when course
content
varies.
SPE 694 Directed Study and Research 3 cr
Students explore, through directed study, problems and issues of special interest or
significance in Special Education.
SPE 699 Research Project 3 cr
The Research Project, as the culminating experience in the Specialist Program, provides
an opportunity for the candidate to synthesize and apply the various program components in
a
selected instructional setting. Suitable agreements are reached with the appropriate
public school
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