SPE300 Survey of Exceptional Children and Adolescents

This course provides a fundamental understanding of the historical, legal, philosophical, and pedagogical issues pertaining to the education of students with disabilities. Implications of current laws, public policies and responsibilities of general educators, special educators, administrators, parents/guardians and individuals are addressed. Identification, assessment and characteristics of federal disability categories are addressed. Universal Design for Learning, inclusion, differentiated curricular and instructional strategies and supports are emphasized. 5 clinical observation hours are required as part of this course. Prerequisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours