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Special Education Descriptions
For catalog cycle Fall 2007 to Spring 2009
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SPED 550: Foundations/Practices for EdSp
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
This introductory course focuses on practical applications of teaching theory, methodology, and pedagogy of learning for teachers of students with mild to moderate and moderate to severe disabilities. Course content addresses eligibility and characteristics of exceptionalities, classroom management, lesson plans, special education law, individual education plans, assessment and instructional strategies for working with students with mild to moderate and moderate to severe disabilities in inclusive settings. The course includes participation and planning for students with mild to moderate and moderate to severe disabilities. Prerequisite for Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Education Specialist Credential Internship Programs. (Offered summer session)
Units
3 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 560: Inclusionary Practices
Effective Jan 23, 2006 View History
Description:
Provides participants with the required competencies to assist in teaching exceptional students, and information needed to meet federal and state mandates for serving children and youth with disabilities in schools. The course includes exploration of educational laws, IEPs, service delivery systems, modification of instructional methods, and assessment processes to support inclusion and mainstreaming of students with exceptionality in regular education environments. Fulfills state requirement for clear credential and MA in Education. (Offered fall and spring semesters, and summer session.)
Units
3 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 560S: InclusionPract w/Svc Learning
Effective Jan 24, 2005 View History
Description:
Usually taken with SPED 560. When taken concurrently it applies towards the Master of Arts in Education. (Offered fall and spring semesters, and summer session.)
Units
1 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 561: Reading Diagnosis & Pref Prac
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
Examines the fundamental structure of the English language and how to diagnose reading difficulties across the grades. Content covers analysis and assessment of reading problems for students with learning challenges and how to determine preferred practices using evidence-based programs and approaches. Required for students in the Mild to Moderate Program only (Offered spring semester.)
Units
3 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 562: Curr Dvlpmt/Pref Practices
Effective Jan 22, 2007 View History
Description:
Based on current research which introduces important contemporary issues, such as the relationship between identification, assessment, and program planning for students with moderate/severe disabilities. Covers formal and informal assessment, instructional strategies, curriculum design, and modifications which are relevant, age-appropriate and structured to ensure student success and independence in general education and other learner-centered environments. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units
3 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 564: Formal/Infml Asmt/Dvrs Stu.Pop
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
Examines the role of formal and informal assessment in planning and implementing curriculum and instruction. Students learn how to interpret and use assessment information taking into consideration the unique personal, cultural, linguistic, educational, and environmental background of the individual. The course ties assessment to preferred instructional practices in order to meet the educational goals of the individual to ensure success at school, at home, and in the community. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units
3 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 565: Supv Field Exp - General Ed
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
Provides prospective special educators with opportunities to investigate how general educators plan, implement, modify, and monitor instruction. Students reflect on preferred practices, presentation skills appropriate to the core curriculum, and responsiveness to student needs and characteristics. (This course may be waived with verification of General Education Field Experience)
Units
2 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 566: Behavior Intervention/Support
Effective Aug 28, 2006 View History
Description:
Analyzes the policies and practices that assist teachers to develop and maintain positive learning environments for all students. Students learn about effective management approaches for students with learning and behavioral challenges. (Offered fall and spring semesters, and summer session.)
Units
3 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 567: Practicum/Prof Induction Plan
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
Emphasizes effective teaching practices, grouping strategies, behavioral planning, subject matter competency, curricular and instructional modifications, and collaboration. Student evaluations are based on an ability to develop individualized instructional plans based on assessments, teaching competency, including lesson design and implementation, management of the learning environment, and active collaboration with faculty peers. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units
5 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 568: Meth Cul/Ling Diverse Students
Effective Jun 4, 2007 View History
Description:
Emphasizes a practical approach to the teaching and learning of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills of students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units
3 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 571: Teach/Assmt Moderate/Severe
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
This course is designed to prepare teachers to develop, teach, adapt, modify and integrate curriculum for students with moderate to severe disabilities participating in a variety of educational settings, including general education classrooms and other inclusive environments. Topics covered include the development of a functional curriculum, promoting enhanced communication skills, teaching meaningful daily living, academic and vocational skills, policies and regulations regarding students with movement, mobility, sensory and specialized health care needs, developing supports for students with specialized health care needs, and issues in this field for future consideration. Required for students in the Moderate to Severe Program only (Offered fall semester).
Units
3 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 574: Funtional Comm/Moderate/Severe
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
This course is designed to prepare teachers to effectively and appropriately address the communicative needs of students with moderate to severe disabilities participating in a variety of educational settings, including general education classrooms. Topics covered include assessment of communication, the development of various communication systems, promoting enhanced communication skills and social networks, and issues in this field for future consideration. Required for students in the Moderate to Severe Program only (Offered spring semester).
Units
3 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 578: Seminar/Behavior Analysis
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
This seminar focuses on issues and in-depth practical experience in professional application of behavior intervention in the area of mild to severe disabilities. Students attend bi-weekly seminars and conduct large individual projects for discussion in areas such as: working directly with children and families; developing and monitoring Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs); attending BIP meetings; conducting experimental analyses related to intervention programs; and conducting data analysis procedures suitable for preparing articles for publication. This seminar also prepares students for the national certification examination offered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board?. This course is only required for students in the Certificate Program in Behavior Analysis, and functions as the third of three required courses in that program. (Offered spring semester)
Units
3 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 597: Independent Study
Effective Jan 22, 2007 View History
Description:
No Description Provided
Units
1 to 6 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 680: Induction/Plan ProGrowth/Asst
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
Development, implementation, and evaluation of the Professional Level II Induction Plan. Course assists candidates in working collaboratively with their university supervisor and district support provider in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Induction Plan through advising and support activities. (Offered fall semester.)
Units
1 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 681: Adv Bev/Emotional/Env Support
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
Advanced instruction in the principles and application of behavior analysis with individuals with Mild/Moderate/Severe academic, social and/or behavioral needs. Topics covered include assessment, strategies for managing problematic behaviors, academic instructional strategies, collaboration with mental health agency personnel, social skill instruction, organizational strategies, positive behavioral supports, crisis interventions, and data based decision making. This course also functions as the second of three courses in the Certificate Program in Behavior Analysis. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
3 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 682: Adv Assmt/Curricula Instruct
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
Candidates demonstrate the ability to adapt general education curriculum; use and evaluate a variety of group instructional strategies, such as cooperative learning and classwide peer tutoring; and design, implement, and evaluate instructional sequences for effective teaching of concepts, rules, and strategies in content areas. Each candidate demonstrates knowledge and skills in validated practices that maximize academic learning time, teacher-directed instruction, student success, and content coverage. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
3 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 683: Advanced Collab/Consultation
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
Special education professionals develop effective communication skills and preferred instructional practices required for successful collaboration with general education teachers, other school personnel, community professionals, parents, and instructional assistants. This course is required for the Mild/Moderate Credential Program only. (Offered fall semester.)
Units
3 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 684: Cur/Emerg/Rsch/Policy/Practice
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
An advanced seminar for reviewing and analyzing literature related to issues in the field of special education. Students read and critique current articles in various fields including communication disorders, learning disabilities, bilingual learning handicaps, deaf and hearing impaired, blind and visually impaired, autism, traumatic brain injury, other health impaired, emotionally disturbed, mental retardation, and severe/profound handicapping conditions. This course also functions as the Pro-Seminar for students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Education, Special Education Emphasis Program (Offered fall semester.)
Units
3 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 685: Transition/Career Development
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
Provides the rationale for incorporating career education or academic training, vocational preparation, social skills instruction, and daily living skills into teaching practices from preschool to adult education so students are prepared for adult life. Offers opportunities to develop teaching units, strategies, and programs that can be utilized in special education programs. Class participants learn about functional vocational assessment, service learning, transition practices, self-determination skills, and self-advocacy. (Offered spring semester.)
Units
1 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 686: Leadership/Mgmt/Communication
Effective Aug 28, 2006 View History
Description:
This course covers issues related to the use of effective communication, leadership and management skills in special education. Multiple integrated service delivery models are addressed, along with issues in school restructuring and reform efforts designed to impact systems change (Offered every other fall semester).
Units
3 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 689: Induction/PlnProGrwth/Capstone
Effective Feb 29, 2008 View History
Description:
Candidates for the Level II Mild/Moderate Professional Clear Credential finalize their induction plan and demonstrate program competency through the presentation of a comprehensive professional portfolio (Offered spring semester).
Units
1 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
SPED 697: Independent Study
Effective May 8, 2006 View History
Description:
No Description Provided
Units
1 Units
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
None
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