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Department of Special Education Course Descriptions
SPED 4125/5125 Current Issues in Visual Impairments (2 hours)
Current issues in the education of students with visual impairments. Topics will include current research, historical context, students with additional disabilities and the impact of visual impairments on children and their families. Prerequisites: junior standing. (Variable)
SPED 4138/5138 Anatomy of the Eye and Educational Implications of Low Vision (3 hours)
This course will focus on the basic structure of the eye and the visual system. Evaluation of the educational needs of specific visual disabilities along with assessment instruments and techniques, including discussion of functional vision assessment. Other topics include research in technology relevant to reading and writing with optical and non-optical devices, psycho-social implications of low vision conditions, curricular materials appropriate for students with low vision conditions, curricular materials appropriate for students with low vision, and interpretation of ocular reports presented for specific visual disabilities. Prerequisites: SPED 4132/5132; junior standing. (Variable)
SPED 4126/5126 Braille Learning and Tactile Communication I (3 hours)
Addresses issues in Braille reading, literary codes, and other methods of preparing Braille materials along with instructional methods and strategies. Prerequisites: Junior standing. (Variable)
SPED 4132/5132 Introduction to Visual Impairments (3 hours)
Overview of the field of visual impairments including types of services, placements, and instructional strategies along with legal, demographic, psychological, and historical perspectives of education for students with visual impairments. Hands-on experience through demonstration and simulation provides students with understandings and knowledge of educating students with visual impairments. Covers educational implications of students who are blind, as well as those who have low vision. Prerequisites: Junior standing. (Variable)
SPED 4134/5134 Foundations of Orientation and Mobility (3 hours)
Focus on theory and learning of basic orientation and mobility skills and techniques by students with visual impairments. Students will gain understanding and knowledge about practical methods used for concept development, orientation skills, basic travel skills and techniques, and safe travel. Covers sighted guide techniques, electronic travel aids, and introduction to cane travel. Prerequisites: Junior standing. (Variable)
SPED 4136/5136 Methods of Teaching Students with Visual Impairments (3 hours)
Covers assessment issues of students with visual impairments and instructional strategies applicable to students with visual impairments in all subject areas. Focus on expended core curriculum for students with visual impairments. In conjunction with student teaching, provides students with opportunity to apply learned methods to teach students with visual impairments and assessment and instruction needs in real-life situations. Prerequisites: SPED 4132/5132; junior standing. (Variable)
SPED 4140/5140 Services to Families with Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (3 hours)
Working with families of infants and toddlers with disabilities. Prerequisites: SPED 3150; junior standing. Registration requires full admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: SPED 4192/5192. (Offered Fall)
SPED 4141/5141 Including Young Children with Special Needs Into the General Education Programs (3 hours)
Advanced best practices for educating young children with diverse learning needs in the general education classroom. Prerequisites: SPED 3150; SPED 4192/5192 (tutorial); junior standing. Registration requires full admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: SPED 4192/5192. (Offered Fall and Spring)
SPED 4142/5142 Classroom Instructional Management for Students with Disabilities, K-8 (3 hours)
Designed to develop the instructional and behavioral management competencies required to teach K-8 students with mild disabilities. Prerequisites: SPED 3150; junior standing. Registration requires full admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: SPED 4192/5192. (Offered Fall and Spring)
SPED 4143/5143 Classroom Instructional Management for Students with Disabilities, 5-12 (3 hours)
Designed to develop the instructional and behavioral management competencies required to teach students in grades 5-12 with disabilities. Prerequisites: SPED 3150; junior standing. Registration requires full admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: SPED 4192/5192. (Offered Spring)
SPED 4146/5146 Methodology and Assessment for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities, K-8 (3 hours)
Deals with pragmatic knowledge about assessment, methodologies, techniques, and technology related specifically for group instruction of K-8 students with mild/ moderate disabilities. Prerequisites: SPED 4174/5174; junior standing. Registration requires full admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: SPED 4192/5192. (Offered Fall and Spring)
SPED 4147/5147 Methodology and Assessment for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities, 5-12 (3 hours)
Deals with pragmatic knowledge about assessment, methodologies, techniques, and technology related specifically for group instruction of students in grades 5-12 with mild/moderate disabilities. Prerequisites: SPED 4174/5174; junior standing. Registration requires full admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: SPED 4192/5192. (Offered Fall)
SPED 4151/5151 Vocational and Transition Programming for Individuals with Disabilities (3 hours)
Development and implementation of work experience and other vocational programs for adolescents and adults with disabilities. Overview of the transition planning process and resources. Prerequisites: SPED 4174/5174; junior standing. Registration requires full admission to the Teacher Education Program. (Offered Fall)
SPED 4152/5152 Community Resources for Special Education (3 hours)
Study of cooperation and coordination of the school and other agencies serving persons with disabilities, including various programs and services provided by governmental and private organizations. Prerequisites: SPED 3150; junior standing; consent of instructor. (Variable)
SPED 4153/5153 Introduction to Assistive Technology for Instruction (3 hours)
Designed to familiarize current and future educators in related exceptional education service personnel with educational and assistive technologies (AT) used to support individuals with a range of exceptional education needs. Provides information regarding legal aspects of AT and an orienting framework for evaluating the need for and success of AT. Prerequisites: SPED 3150; junior standing. (Offered Spring)
SPED 4167/5167 Current Issues in the Education of Students with Severe Disabilities (2 hours)
Current issues in the education of students with severe disabilities, including historical context, etiology, and impact on the children and family. Prerequisites: SPED 3150; junior standing. (Offered Fall)
SPED 4170/5170 Educational Management in Special Education (3 hours)
Individual behavior management, behavioral change strategies, and classroom management for students with special needs. Corequisites: SPED 4174/5194; SPED 4192/5192. (Offered Fall and Spring)
SPED 4174/5174 Assessment and Instruction for Students with Mild Disabilities (3 hours)
Collection and use of educational data to assess and teach students with diverse learning needs, educational planning, material adaptation, and curriculum development. Prerequisites: SPED 3150; junior standing. Registration requires full admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisites: SPED 4170/5170; SPED 4192/5192. (Offered Fall and Spring)
SPED 4176/5176 Issues and Applications for Students with Mild Moderate Disabilities (3 hours)
Provides information regarding special education law, assistive technology, and current issues and trends in special education. Prerequistes: SPED 4170/5170, SPED 4174/5174, SPED 4192/5192, or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Offered Fall and Spring)
SPED 4180/5180 Interdisciplinary Study of Disability (3 hours)
Prequisite: junior standing. (Offered Fall and Spring)
SPED 4183/5183 Teaching Secondary-Level Students with Severe Disabilities (3 hours)
Instructional methods, materials, and assessment for secondary-level students with severe disabilities; emphasis on strategies to support students within the inclusive classroom and promote transition. Prerequisites: SPED 4167/5167; SPED 4174/5174; junior standing. Registration requires full admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: SPED 4192/5192 or consent of instructor. (Offered Fall)
SPED 4184/5184 Professional Interdisciplinary Relationships in Special Education I (3 hours)
Development of professional behaviors characterized by positive personal interaction with others and effective team skills. Strategies for collaborating with parents, regular and special educators, paraprofessionals, and other individuals in the educational program. Prerequisites: SPED 3150; junior standing. (Offered Fall and Spring)
SPED 4185/5185 Readings in Special Education (1-3 hours)
Reading and discussion of current methodological developments and innovations in special education. May be repeated once for a maximum of 2 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)
SPED 4187/5187 Teaching Preschool and Elementary Students with Severe Disabilities (3 hours)
Instructional methods, materials, and assessment for students with severe disabilities in the inclusive classroom. Emphasis on strategies for supporting students with significant needs in the general education classroom. Prerequisites: SPED 4167/5167 or consent of instructor; junior standing. Registration requires full admission to the Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: SPED 4192/5192. (Offered Spring)
SPED 4192/5192 Experience in Special Education (1-12 hours)
Supervised assessment and teaching experience in special education as listed in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated in different areas for up to 12 hours. Offered credit/no credit option only. Section on Early Childhood, Birth-3 may be taken for 1-3 hours, and is graded credit. Prerequisites: junior standing; consent of instructor. Registration requires full admission to the Teacher Education Program. (Offered Fall and Spring)
SPED 6240 Collaborative Consultation I: The Relationship (3 hours)
Emphasizes the psychological and behavioral considerations involved in successfully forming and maintaining a collaborative consulting relationship. In-depth topics covered include self-management, personality style and versatility, starting the relationship, and establishing one's role with the group and individual. (Offered Fall)
SPED 6245 Collaborative Consultation II: The Process (3 hours)
Provides in-depth understanding and beginning execution of a systematic model of collaborative consulting including four processes or sets of procedures for carrying out the model. Emphasized on planning, problem clarification and analysis, teaching and teacher strategy, presenting solutions, and dealing with teacher concerns and fears. (Offered Spring)
SPED 6254 Vocational and Transition Assessment of Individuals with Disabilities (3 hours)
Assessment and application of techniques for professionals working with adolescents or adults with disabilities. Designed for those interested in vocational and transition programming for individuals with disabilities. Prerequisites: SPED 4151/5151 or consent of instructor. (Variable)
SPEd 6256 Best Practices in Inclusion (3 hours)
Provides preparation in pedagogical, curricular, and professional collaboration practices, and provides knowledge of empirical, legal, and historical considerations integral to the accommodation of all learners into the general education classroom. Prerequisite: graduate standing. (Variable)
SPED 6260 Special Education Law and Policy (3 hours)
Provides information and conceptual understanding of legislative, executive, and judicial action affecting special education programs for children and youth with disabilities. Prerequisite: graduate standing. (Offered Fall and Spring)
SPED 6278 Administration of Special Education (3 hours)
Prepares administrators to plan programs for various areas of special education, select and evaluate personnel, provide instructional materials, interpret the program to the community, and be informed concerning legal provisions for special education. (Variable)
SPED 6289 Seminar (3 hours)
May be repeated on different topics for maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisites: SPED 4183/5183 or SPED 4187/5187; SPED 4192/5192). (Offered Spring)
SPED 6290 Practicum (1-6 hours)
Requires written consent of department. May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours. (Offered Fall and Spring)
SPED 6293 Qualitative Research in Special Education (3 hours)
In-depth methodological understanding of qualitative research and the opportunity to conduct qualitative research projects in special educational settings. Prerequisite: MEASRES 6205. (Offered Fall)
SPED 6295 Single-Subject Research Applications (3 hours)
In-depth understanding of single-subject methodology for conducting applied research projects in educational settings. Participation in an applied research project with emphasis on the relationship between applied research and best practices in teaching persons with disabilities. (Offered Spring)
SPED 6299 Research (3 hours)
May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours. (Offered Fall and Spring)
SPED 7386 Studies in Special Education (3 hours)
Offered by department for specialized work. May be repeated. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Variable)
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