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This course addresses the cognitive, linguistic, social, and educational characteristics of children and adolescents with cognitive impairment and/or with specific learning disabilities. The course will include an overview of the field of CI and LD, IDEA requirements, least restrictive environment, orientation to research-based teaching strategies, building skills for home and community, health care concerns and services needed across the lifespan. Course includes a field experience of approximately 6 hours. The course is required for students with a special education major or minor and is valuable for students whose career aspirations involve working with children with disabilities in educational settings.
This course is a requirement for all Special Education minors and majors and is also recommended for those who plan on working with students with autism and emotional/behavioral disorders (i.e., Psychology and Sociology majors). During the emotional/behavioral (EBD) portion of this course, students will discuss the social, behavioral, emotional and educational characteristics of children and adolescents with EBD. The autism spectrum disorders (ASD) portion of the course will examine the characteristics, history, etiology, screening, and evaluation process for ASD. Course includes a field experience of approximately 8 hours.
This field experience requires 75 hours of observation and direct participation in a school or agency that serves children or adolescents with disabilities. Students are required to reflect upon and document their experience through journals, case studies and artifacts. The practicum is supervised and requires pre-registration clearance. Grading System: S/U only
Students on an F-1 visa are eligible to work off campus to provide additional experience so long as the employment relates directly to the student's major area of study. The practical experience gained outside the traditional classroom supplements the theoretical and/or applied knowledge as a part of the student's coursework. The registration process for this course must be completed every term (including summers), as students must have their work authorization reissued each term to ensure continued enrollment. Jobs must be approved and verified by the International Programs Office before work may begin.
Special topics in all aspects of special education. Individual work in an on-campus or an off-campus project.
Permission of Department Chair