Courses at the 600-level
Emphasis is on school and community planning for children with disabilities. (Formerly Administrative Problems in the Education of Children with Disabilities.)
3 credit hours
- Consent of department chair
Emphasis is on research and evaluation studies and design as they relate to methodology in various special education programs. This course assists the student in the formulation of an original research and evaluation project.
3 credit hours
- Matriculation in a graduate program
Students practice assessment procedures for distinguishing speech and language differences from delays/disorders. Language intervention techniques are applied in classroom settings.
1 credit hours
- Certification in special education
- Concurrent enrollment in SPED 552
- or consent of the department chair
Students put into practice the methods used for teaching literacy to English language learners with disabilities. Literacy intervention techniques are applied in classroom settings.
1 credit hours
- Certification in special education
- SPED 551
- SPED 552
- Concurrent enrollment in SPED 555
- or consent of the department chair
Students evaluate the linguistic, academic, and behavioral abilities of selected English language learners with disabilities. Students select, administer, and interpret multifaceted assessments and write individual educational plans.
1 credit hours
- Certification in special education
- SPED 652
- SPED 555
- Concurrent enrollment in SPED 557
- or consent of the department chair
Students are supervised in special education settings that provide services to culturally and linguistically diverse youngsters with disabilities. Students conduct assessments, give instruction, and collaborate with professionals and parents.
3 credit hours
- Certification in special education
- SPED 554
- SPED 555
- SPED 557
- SPED 651
- SPED 652
- SPED 653
- SPED 534
- or consent of the department chair
The intern is required to evaluate, plan for, and teach elementary or middle school students with mild/moderate disabilities in a special education program.
6 credit hours
- Consent of department chair
The intern is required to evaluate, plan for, and teach middle school and/or secondary level students with mild/moderate disabilities in a special education program.
6 credit hours
- Consent of department chair
The intern is required to evaluate, plan for, and teach students with severe/profound disabilities in a special education program. This course requires at least 300 clock hours.
6 credit hours
- Consent of department chair