08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe

GRADUATE COURSES 157
For Graduates Only
521. PROSE AND POETRY OF THE SPANISH GOLDEN AGE. 3 cr. Analysis and discussion of
outstanding works of Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century Spain. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing in Spanish.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
(SPED)F
For Graduates Only
501. TEACHING READING TO STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. 3 cr. Designed to study
students’ special instructional needs in reading. The aspects of identification, diagnosis of
reading needs, specialized methods of instruction, appropriate materials and modifications in
reading are considered. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written
permission from Certification Coordinator. (Same as READ 501).
502. DIAGNOSTIC/PRESCRIPTIVE TEACHING. 3 cr. Diagnostic/prescriptive processes to meet
educational needs of exceptional children. Formal testing, curriculum-based assessment and
teaching, and translation of needs into educational programming. Prerequisite: 561 or Approval
of Department Head; valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from
Certification Coordinator.
503. METHODS OF CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT FOR SPECIAL
POPULATIONS. 3 cr. Legal, philosophical, and cultural strategies of classroom organization
and behavior management for meeting the needs of diverse groups of students with
exceptionalities. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written
permission from Certification Coordinator. (Formerly SPED 444 Humanistic Approaches to
Teaching the Mild/Moderate.)
504. ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES AND PRACTICUM: EARLY INTERVENTION. 3 cr. Designed to
introduce technique and literature pertinent to the developmental assessment of pre-school
children with special needs. Emphasis will be placed upon the use of naturalistic observation,
criterion curriculum and data from norm-referenced devices for the generation of program
description (IEP’s) for this population. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching certificate or
equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.
505. METHODS OF TEACHING BASIC SUBJECTS TO STUDENTS WITH MILD/MODERATE
DISABILITIES. 3 cr. Designed to develop competencies of educators in teaching basic skills to
special needs students as well as developing appropriate interventions plans. Prerequisite: Valid
Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.
(Formerly 570E. Seminar on “Best Practices” in Special Education: Curriculum Adaptations.)
506. VOCATIONAL AND TRANSITION SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. 3 cr.
Designed to build competencies of educators in developing appropriate individual transition
plans and facilitate transition of special needs students into the work force. Prerequisite: Valid
Louisiana teaching certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.
(Formerly 570B. Seminar on “Best Practices” in Special Education: Secondary Vocational
Skills.)
507. BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT & CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION FOR INDIVIDUALIZED
NEEDS OF SPECIAL LEARNERS. 3 cr. This course focuses on methods and techniques for
effective behavior management and classroom organization to meet the unique needs of
students with exceptionalities.
525. FOUNDATIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION. 3 cr. An introduction to the
history, trends and programs for the preschool child, ages birth through five, who is at-risk for or
has an identified special need. Prerequisite: 202 or equivalent. Valid Louisiana teaching
certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.
526. METHODS AND PRACTICUM: EARLY INTERVENTION. 3 cr. Techniques in organizing and
teaching curriculum methods and instructional patterns effective in intervention and training for
preschool children at-risk for learning difficulties. Prerequisite: Valid Louisiana teaching
certificate or equivalent or written permission from Certification Coordinator.
527. EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY SYSTEMS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. 3 cr. Exposes the
learner to the array of variables which (1) effect family systems when a child with special needs
is introduced into it and (2) promote an understanding, as a professional, of strategies and timing
for effective introduction of resources and support to parents of children with special needs.
Prerequisite: 526 or equivalent.