600
Concentrated study of special education law, professional ethics, and current issues in the field of special education. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to a master’s program in special education.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to a master’s program in special education
Corequisites
None.
This course will provide an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of disability studies. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
This course is designed to provide an in-depth examination of ableism, including the social, political, and economic consequences. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
This course presents evidence-based strategies for preparing future special educators for teaching students with mild cognitive impairment. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: SPE 660.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SPE 660
Corequisites
None.
This course prepares future special educators to effectively develop and administer assessments to evaluate behavioral progress and social skill development for students with cognitive impairment. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Study of the organization and administration of special education programs. This course may be offered in an online format. Identical to EDL 675. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
EDL 675
This course presents evidence-based strategies for preparing future special educators for teaching students with moderate/profound cognitive impairment. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: SPE 660.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SPE 660
Corequisites
None.
Study of trends, alternative approaches, and innovative curriculum in planning for individuals with disabilities. Specifically for in-service training. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
This course involves evidence-based strategies for promoting self- determination, self-regulation, and self-advocacy skills in students with specific learning disabilities. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: SPE 577.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SPE 577
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to characteristics of students with disabilities. This course addresses issues relevant to special education practices. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Developing, facilitating, and implementing effective Individualized Education Programs for students with disabilities. This course may be offered in an online format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Survey of sociocultural influences on culturally and linguistically diverse students with disabilities. Introduces and reinforces culturally responsive and collaborative practices that promote equity in education. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: SPE 660.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SPE 660
Corequisites
None.
Pedagogical methods and evidence-based approaches for effectively teaching students with disabilities across instructional settings. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: SPE 660.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SPE 660
Corequisites
None.
Individual research or project dealing with a problem in special education. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Approval of department chairperson
Corequisites
None.
This course presents evidence-based strategies for transitioning students with cognitive impairments from school to adulthood. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: SPE 660.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SPE 660
Corequisites
None.
Methods and materials used in teaching students with specific learning disabilities. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: SPE 577.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SPE 577
Corequisites
None.
Examining the relationship between student behaviors and curriculum in the education of individuals with mild disabilities, focusing on the techniques and practices of various interventions. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: SPE 600, 695; admission to MA in Special Education program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SPE 600, SPE 695; admission to MA in Special Education program
Corequisites
None.
This course includes an 8-week clinical experience in special education. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: SPE 600 or 660; SPE 695 or 661; SPE 785, SPE 750; SPE 662 or 790; Autism Spectrum Disorder: SPE 530, SPE 531, CSD 550, SPE 671, and SPE 532; Specific Learning Disability: SPE 577, SPE 675, SPE 650, and SPE 690; Cognitive Impairment: SPE 620, SPE 641, SPE 671, and SPE 624.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
SPE 600 or SPE 660; SPE 695 or SPE 661; SPE 785, SPE 750; SPE 662 or SPE 790; Autism Spectrum Disorder: SPE 530, SPE 531, CSD 550, SPE 671, and SPE 532; Specific Learning Disability: SPE 577, SPE 675, SPE 650, and SPE 690; Cognitive Impairment: SPE 620, SPE 641, SPE 671, and SPE 624.
Corequisites
None.
Methods and materials used in teaching mathematics to students with specific learning disabilities. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: SPE 577, 675.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SPE 577, SPE 675
Corequisites
None.
Presentation of consumption and application of special education research to professional practices. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
SPE 600.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
SPE 600
Corequisites
None.