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SOC 5515 - American Values in Conflict
Review of the conflicting values of different social and ethnic groups, generations, and sexual orientations and their consequences for American society. The nature of values, the basic American values system, and the relationship of individual and community value positions are examined. Attention is given to the application of techniques for value study to the clarification of educational and community problems.
Credits: 3 SH When Offered: Infrequently offered course
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SOC 5522 - Sociology of Aging
A description and analysis of the sociological factors affecting the elderly and the aging process. Particular focus is placed on the conditions of the elderly as a function of societal norms, attitudes, and values.
Credits: 3 SH When Offered: Infrequently offered course
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SPE 5501 - Educating Children with Exceptional Learning Needs
This course identifies the history and foundation of special education. Graduate students will develop a working knowledge of the characteristics, prevalence’s, causes, effective interventions and family concerns of IDEA eligible categories of disabilities and gifted.
Credits: 3 SH
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SPE 5502 - Administration and Supervision of Special Education
Study of organization, administration, and supervision of special education programs. Includes legal aspects, budget and finance, physical facilities, staff development, instructional leadership, parent and community roles, and current research.
Credits: 3 SH
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SPE 5503 - Psycho-Educational Diagnostics
Principles and practices of coordinated diagnosis of the problems of exceptional children within various environments and cultures. The diagnostic implication for educational placement and planning; development and evaluation of corrective techniques and materials; case study technique.
Credits: 3 SH
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SPE 5505 - Mental Retardation
Intensive review of research on etiology of mental retardation, classification systems, and diagnostic problems. Study of brain injury, psycho/social retardation, research on learning characteristics, evaluation of psychological tests, and criteria distinguishing mental retardation from other problems.
Credits: 3 SH
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SPE 5508 - Advanced Instruction for Low Incidence Disabilties
Teacher education candidates will study the nature and needs of children with moderate to severe disabilities. Focus will be on the educational and transitional needs of these individuals. The teacher education candidates will develop knowledge and skills in identification, assessment, educational techniques and strategies which are coupled with supportive measure, materials and techniques. The teacher candidate will research best practices for education students with severe disabilities which will include instructional adaptations and assistive technology. A field component will be required.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPE 5509 - Early Childhood Special Education
Critical study and analysis of early childhood education for a young child with disabilities. Identification and developmental processes; model programs; home-based services; methods and materials; infant-toddler, preschool and primary programs; team approach; research findings.
Credits: 3 SH
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SPE 5511 - COMMUNICATION and COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
This course will focus on speech, language and communication disorders with applications to school age children, language and communication difficulties associated with specific disability types and assessment practices. Students will examine evidence-based practices language and communication disorders. A field component will be required ? observation and interview.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPE 5530 - Diverse Cultural and Linguistic Learners
This course addresses the social, economic, political, ethnic and linguistic characteristics of individual with exceptional learning needs. Graduates will examine current issues, strategies methodologies that impact individuals in their schools and communities. Culturally relevant materials and techniques will be researched and developed.
Credits: 3 SH Dual Listed: (Required of M.Ed.)
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SPE 5531 - Education of the Culturally Diverse
Learning characteristics of children and youth from multi-cultural backgrounds. Current educational intervention strategies; development of additional methods of educational intervention; current and relevant research.
Credits: 3 SH When Offered: Infrequently offered course
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SPE 5540 - Behavior Disorders
Problems in the education of children with emotional/behavioral disorders in regular and special classes, including children whose emotional disturbances are associated with other disabilities. Adaptation of curriculum; methods of instruction; special materials; adjustment of classroom schedules and environment.
Credits: 3 SH
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SPE 5542 - Functional Assessment and Behavior Management
An investigation of the principals of behavior theory for classroom teaching techniques, particularly with children with disabilities. General and specific methods for generating, strengthening and maintaining desirable behaviors will be stressed. Conditioning of both academic skills and non academic behaviors on an individual and group basis will be considered. Functional Behavior Assessment will be introduced in order to facilitate positive behavior support methods. Direct experience in modifying the behavior of individuals will be arranged.
Credits: 3 SH
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SPE 5544 - Advanced Instruction for High Incidence Disabilities
This course provides an in-depth look at the assessment-instruction cycle and effective teaching-learning strategies that will benefit the learning of children with disabilities in the various service delivery options. Based on research-supported methods, students will develop assessment and remediation strategies to monitor children’s academic progress. Field component required.
Credits: 3 cr.
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SPE 5545 - Problems in Education of the Emotionally Disturbed
Education of children with behavior disorders. Diagnostic procedures, therapy, research and related problems in special education for children and youth with emotional/behavioral disorders.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: SPE 5540 and/or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 SH When Offered: Infrequently offered course
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SPE 5550 - Advanced Curriculum Development in Special Education
Advanced study of curriculum principles and practices for special needs learners of diverse background. Discussion of regular education curriculum mandates, appropriate modifications, specialized teaching, curriculum writing formats, evaluation, and resource materials.
Credits: 3 SH Dual Listed: (Required of M.Ed.)
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SPE 5554 - Law and Individuals with Disabilities
Survey and description of major legal developments pertaining to identification, placement, education, services, and rights of individuals with disabilities across the lifespan. Discussion of implications for administrators, teachers, support staff, parents, and employers.
Credits: 3 SH
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SPE 5560 - Problems in Special Education
In-depth survey of current problems, issues, and trends in Special Education.
Credits: 3 SH
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SPE 5565 - Microcomputers in Special Education
The course will provide an introduction to and an overview of computer applications for exceptional students. The emphasis for students is to become functional with the microcomputer. Students will be introduced to various microcomputers, selecting and evaluating courseware, assisting/adapting devices, management systems, curriculum correlation, and classroom integration. The possibilities provided to students will assist the exceptional learners to function as a non-stigmatized individual.
Credits: 3 SH
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SPE 5570 - Clinical Practicum
An in-class and supervised professional field practicum in a special education setting. A transition between pre-professional and full professional status for the graduate student.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Site selection and arrangement approved by faculty advisor.
Credits: 3-6 SH
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SPE 5580 - Special Education Workshops
Special workshops and seminars on contemporary trends, topics and problems; usually specifically funded projects utilizing lectures, resource speakers, team teaching, new media, field experiences and practice, and related techniques.
Credits: 1-6 SH
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SPE 5581 - Special Education Workshops
Special workshops and seminars on contemporary trends, topics and problems; usually specifically funded projects utilizing lectures, resource speakers, team teaching, new media, field experiences and practice, and related techniques.
Credits: 1-6 SH
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SPE 5582 - Special Education Workshops
Special workshops and seminars on contemporary trends, topics and problems; usually specifically funded projects utilizing lectures, resource speakers, team teaching, new media, field experiences and practice, and related techniques.
Credits: 1-6 SH
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SPE 5583 - Special Education Workshops
Special workshops and seminars on contemporary trends, topics and problems; usually specifically funded projects utilizing lectures, resource speakers, team teaching, new media, field experiences and practice, and related techniques.
Credits: 1-6 SH
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SPE 5584 - Special Education Workshops
Special workshops and seminars on contemporary trends, topics and problems; usually specifically funded projects utilizing lectures, resource speakers, team teaching, new media, field experiences and practice, and related techniques.
Credits: 1-6 SH
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SPE 5585 - Special Education Workshops
Special workshops and seminars on contemporary trends, topics and problems; usually specifically funded projects utilizing lectures, resource speakers, team teaching, new media, field experiences and practice, and related techniques.
Credits: 1-6 SH
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SPE 5590 - Learning Disabilities
Planning for multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural learning needs and problems of children with specific learning disabilities in listening, thinking, speaking, reading, writing, spelling and/or arithmetic. Discussion of definitions, etiology, diagnostic problems and research findings. Development and evaluation of remedial procedures and materials.
Credits: 3 SH
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SPE 5591 - Comparative Special Education: Selected Countries
Students will participate in a comparative study of special education policies, practices, and procedures in selected countries. Students will observe and analyze programs for individuals with disabilities throughout the lifespan in relationships to their societal context.
Credits: 3 SH
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SPE 5593 - Teaching Learners With Mild Disabilites
This course will focus on the learning needs of children and youth with mild disabilities. An in-depth review of disabilities categorized as mild in nature along with characteristics, etiologies, interventions and current issues will be discussed. Student will develop appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, adaptations and modifications to meet these students’ needs in all educational settings.
Credits: 3
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SPE 5595 - Special Projects
This course is designed to meet the needs of each student who registers. Each study is based on an approved plan and may be taken for one to six SH.
Credits: 1-6 SH Permission Required: Permission of the instructor, chairperson and Associate Provost are required.
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SPE 5597 - Independent Study
Credits: 3 SH
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SPE 5598 - Research Project
Credits: 3 SH
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SPE 5599 - Thesis
Credits: 6 SH
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SWK 5552 - Family Interventions
This is a basic orientation to family counseling as one method of intervention for social dysfunction. Local social agency personnel and students in field placement are invited to participate. Role playing and video taping will be used to develop family-work skills.
Credits: 3 SH When Offered: Infrequently offered course
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SWK 5554 - Chemical Dependency Treatment
Prepares students for entry level positions in the chemical dependency field. Students will learn a global assessment strategy for differential diagnosis, as well as, beginning intervention techniques with the chemically dependent.
Credits: 3 SH When Offered: Infrequently offered course
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