Special Education (EDSE)

Presents the principles and methodology of conducting research in special education; reviews and evaluates pertinent research studies and recent trends in the field; facilitates the preparation for a proposal for a research project. This course meets the graduation requirement of a research class as a capstone course.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Special Education.Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

A graduate research project must be completed and submitted to the Graduate Office for a grade to be assigned, otherwise IP notations are recorded. This course is specifically designed for Plan II and Plan III students.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Repeat Status: Course may be repeated 3 time(s).

This course is for Plan I students. The course requires 6 hours of grades, the first 3 hours consisting of completion of a thesis proposal and the last 3 hours consisting of completion of the thesis. Completion of the thesis proposal is a prerequisite for enrollment in the last 3 hours of thesis.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Special Education.Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Repeat Status: Course may be repeated 3 time(s).

Includes a review and critique of the research literature exploring the controversies and trends surrounding the education of gifted and talented learners and individuals identified as twice exceptional.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Special Problems presents the principles and methodology of conducting research in special education, reviews and evaluates pertinent research studies and recent trends in the field, facilities the preparation for a proposal for a research project. This course is topical in nature and may be repeated for credit as topics change.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Repeat Status: Course may be repeated 1 time(s).

Introduction to the characteristics and education of exceptional learners. Emphasizes classroom practices and psychological, sociological and medical aspects of disabilities. Inclusionary practices in various educational contexts are investigated.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Examination of basic testing procedures and terminology as related to the exceptional learner. Analysis of statistics used in test development and interpretation of test data. Utilization of test data in developing individual education plans for effective programming.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Major program designs, curricular goals, content and instructional strategies effective for students within high incidence populations with learning and behavioral disabilities including Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) across content areas.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

This course includes a study of the methods, materials, and instructional strategies for low incidence populations. Addressed topics include etiology, educational needs, inclusive programs, family partnerships, and life span issues of individuals with cognitive impairments, physical and health impairments, and low incidence disabilities.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Approaches to individual and group behavior change and behavior management with exceptional individuals. Data analytics leading to meaning classroom interventions will be examined and incorporated.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

State and federal legislation and litigation ensuring the rights of individuals with disabilities for full participation in American society. Effective lifespan advocacy with and for individuals with exceptional needs and their families.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Individualized field experiences providing opportunity for observation, research, and intervention with individuals with disabilities. Experiences in direct and indirect service in professional settings. 65 hours of field experience are required.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

This course offers an overview of issues relevant to culturally and linguistically diverse exceptional individuals. Special attention is given to meeting the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse exceptional individuals toward equity and inclusion within school and community systems. Students will research a topic, develop a best practice paper and make a presentation. There will be differentiated readings and assignments at the graduate level.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Curriculum needs and program planning for culturally and linguistically different exceptional students.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Explores the identification of gifted students, the scope and sequence of programs, curriculum models and instructional strategies.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

This course is designed for assessment personnel responsible for conducting psycho-educational evaluation and individualized educational programming for students who are ethnically and linguistically diverse. This course will cover significant advanced multicultural assessment issues, including major instruments and procedures, cognitive and educational assessment, and cross-cultural sensitivity as well as ethics of multicultural assessment.

Restrictions: Undergraduate level students may not enroll.

This course is specifically designed for personnel for the purpose of developing advanced skills necessary for consultation with and for individuals who are ethnically and linguistically diverse. This course will use a multicultural lens to explore the introductory and advanced practice of consultation in schools and identify related issues, constructs, processes, and interrelationships among consultation members.

Restrictions: Undergraduate level students may not enroll.

This course is designed to provide individualized field experiences related to advanced multicultural assessment, program evaluation, consultation, and intervention/programming for diverse individuals within professional settings, including school and education systems.

Restrictions: Undergraduate level students may not enroll.

Provides the foundation for studies in the education of students who are gifted and talented, including the nature and needs of the students and the theories, models, and applications underlying educational programming.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

This course will provide graduate level students with an understanding of various research based behavioral strategies and interventions for students within various disability areas associated with applied behavior analysis. 

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

In depth knowledge of language and literacy from birth through adult to prevent misidentification and t assist in the recognition of language differences over language disorders. Strong emphasis on English language learners and RTI to assist children in their learning as well as augmentative/alternative communication forms. Collaborative and consultative models for parents and professionals to create support systems for children analyzed. Practical application including technology based supports.

Restrictions: Undergraduate level students may not enroll.

An overview of ASD analyzing etiology and neurology of varied disorders on the spectrum and their impact on student academic, physical, emotional and social development. Relating educational legislation, curricular programming considerations, related services and analysis of strategies proven effective for students with disabilities falling on the ASD spectrum emphasized. A minimum of 15 hours of experiential learning required.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Focused exploration of diagnostic criteria (DSM-V), discrete etiologies, assessment, intervention models and treatment strategies proven effective with populations to include students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Specific special education laws, policies, ethical considerations, and responsibilities are reviewed.

Restrictions: Undergraduate level students may not enroll.

Presents a variety of assessment techniques and tools designed specifically for individuals teaching or assessing students with severe disabilities.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Diagnostic and instructional assessment of individuals with disabilities for collaborative education decision-making. Selection and administration of measures for comprehensive evaluation of individuals within their environments. A minimum of 15 hours of field experience is required.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Focuses on opportunities for gaining extensive field experience in the administration of standardized individual psychological and educational batteries to children and youth, ages 3-21. A minimum of 160 hours of field experience is required. This course may be repeated for credit if unable to meet the required hours of field experiences in one semester.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Special Education.Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Repeat Status: Course may be repeated 2 time(s).

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Process of identifying young children, ages birth to six, who have disabilities. Assessment strategies and techniques will be emphasized. Fifteen hours of field work are included.

Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.