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EDUCATION - SPECIAL EDUCATION
EDS 256 Survey of Special Education
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Overview of special education foundations and issues. Includes special education issues: mental retardation, learning
disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), emotional and behavioral disorders, gifted and talented,
speech and language disorders, hearing and visual impairments, autism, and physical, health, and traumatic brain injuries.
Also includes special education history, legislation, family effects, diversity, and educational considerations.
Information:
Admission to the Post-Degree Teacher Certification Program or Education department permission is required before
enrolling in this course.
Requires a paid subscription to TaskStream electronic portfolio. Additional fees apply.
This class requires a 10-hour special education practicum.
Offered: Spring.
EDS 257 Diagnosis Assessment of Students with Mild-Moderate Disabilities
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Concepts, skills, and techniques to diagnose and assess students with learning and mild-moderate disabilities. Includes
how to develop screening, pre-referral, eligibility, and placement for individuals with exceptional learning needs skills.
Includes an emphasis on informal assessment for instruction and on the introduction of formal assessment for special
education eligibility. Also includes synthesizing, developing and writing a comprehensive report.
Information:
Admission to the Post-Degree Teacher Certification Program or Education department permission is required before
enrolling in this course.
Requires a paid subscription to TaskStream electronic portfolio. Additional fees apply.
This class requires a 15-hour special education practicum.
Offered: Fall.
EDS 258A Foundations of Instruction Cross Categorical
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Foundations of instruction for designated disabilities, to include: mild to moderate mental retardation, learning disability,
emotional disabilities, and physical and other health impairments. Includes assessment, instruction, and instructional
design; establishment and maintenance of case records; use of assessment data to design goals and objectives;
development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs); communication and consultation with teachers, families, students,
administrators, and agencies; directing and monitoring acitivities of Paraprofessionals, aids, volunteers, and peer tutors;
and curriculum and instruction to accomodate student needs.
Information:
Admission to the Post-Degree Teacher Certification Program or Education department permission is required before
enrolling in this course.
This course requires a 10-hour practicum.
Requires a paid subscription to TaskStream electronic portfolio. Additional fees apply.
Offered: Spring.
EDS 258B Foundations of Instruction Learning Disabilities
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Foundations of instruction for students with learning disabilities. Includes assessment, instruction, and instructional
design; establishment and maintenance of case records; use of assessment data to design goals and objectives;
development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs); communication and consultation with teachers, families, students,
administrators, and agencies; directing and monitoring activities of Paraprofessionals, aids, volunteers, and peer tutors;
and modify curriculum and instruction to accomodate student needs.
Information:
Admission to the Post-Degree Teacher Certification Program or Education department permission is required before
enrolling in this course.
This course requires a 10-hour practicum.
Requires a paid subscription to TaskStream electronic portfolio. Additional fees apply.
Offered: Spring.
EDS 259 Teaching Methods Cross-Categorical
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Overview of how to educate special needs students while meeting their needs academically and socially. Includes methods
of teaching students in the Special Education classroom, general education classroom; methods of collaboration with
general education teachers and parents; and setting up your classroom for classroom management success. Also includes
how to construct and carry out an effective lesson plan and develop an IEP.
Information:
Admission to the Post-Degree Teacher Certification Program or Education department permission is required before
enrolling in this course.
Requires a paid subscription to TaskStream electronic portfolio. Additional fees apply.
This class requires a 15-hour special education practicum.
Offered: Fall.
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