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Graduate Curricula
teaching strategies. Prerequisites: SPED 510, 511,
514, 540, 643, and teacher certification. “In
progress” grade option available for this course.
SPED 648. Practicum in Mental Disabilities -
Mild (Elementary)
3 credits
This course provides students with field experience
working in elementary programs for students
with mild mental disabilities. Students will
obtain practical, first-hand experience of working
with curriculum and teaching strategies. prerequisites:
SPED 510, 511, 514, 540, 641, and teacher
certification. “In progress” grade option available
for this course.
SPED 649. Practicum in Mental Disabilities -
Mild (Secondary)
3 credits
This course provides students with field experience
working in secondary programs for students
with mild mental disabilities. Students will obtain
practical, first-hand experience of working with
curriculum and teaching strategies. Prerequisites:
SPED 510, 511, 513, 540, 642, and teacher certification.
“In progress” grade option available for
this course.
SPED 651. Teaching Mildly Handicapped
Elementary Students in
Multicategorical Settings
3 credits
Teaching strategies, curriculum options, and
delivery systems for mildly handicapped student
in elementary multicategorical resource settings.
Prerequisites: SPED 510, 511, 514, 550, or permission
of instructor.
SPED 652. Teaching Secondary Mildly
Handicapped Students in Multicategorical
Programs
3 credits
This course will explore teaching strategies, curricular
options and delivery systems specifically
designed for students enrolled in secondary-level
multicategorical resource programs. Prerequisites:
SPED 510, 511, 514, 550, or permission of
instructor.
SPED 658. Practicum in Multicategorical
Resource Room (Elementary)
3 credits
This course provides students with field experience
working in elementary programs for students
in multicategorical resource settings.
Students will obtain first-hand experience of
working with curriculum and teaching strategies.
Prerequisites: SPED 510, 511, 514, 550, 651, and
teacher certification. “In progress” grade option
available for this course.
SPED 659. Practicum in Multicategorical
Resource Room(Secondary)
3 credits
This course provides students with field experience
working in secondary programs for students
in multicategorical resource settings. Students
will obtain first hand experience of working with
curriculum and teaching strategies. Prerequisites:
SPED 510, 511, 514, 550, 652, and teacher certification.
“In progress” grade option available for
this course.
SPED 660. Career Management & Transitioning
for the Disabled
3 credits
Emphasis is placed on various models used for
providing vocational/career education to individuals
with special needs. Students study career
assessment, programming and various transition
models. Prerequisite: SPED 210 or equivalent.
SPED 671. Adults with Disabilities 3 credits
This course provides students with an introduction
to adults with physical, cognitive, and sensory
disabilities. The main focus will be on the psychosocial
characteristics of having a disability.
vocational and educational implications will also
be discussed. Students will explore how professionals
can play a positive role in assisting individuals
with disabilities. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing.
SPED 672. Administration of Adult Disability
Service Programs
4 credits
Through lecture and discussion, this course will
provide students with information on how colleges
and universities comply with Federal legisla-
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