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services; providing programs and activities; communicating with
constituencies; the ethics and ethos of the profession.
EDLS 6990 Ind Study in Library Science
1-3 cr.
Prerequisites: advanced graduate standing and consent of department
and major professor. Investigation of pertinent problems
under the direction of a graduate faculty member. This course may
be repeated but total credit may not exceed six semester hours. Section
number will correspond with credit to be earned.
EDLS 6995 Practicum in Library Science
3 cr.
Prerequisite: completion of all other courses the certification program
requires, and consent of the department. The practicum is
designed to provide the student with an opportunity to acquire
and apply competencies essential for effective librarianship in a
school’s instructional program. The student will be assigned to a
school library media center for a total of 120 hours during one
semester, where the student will participate in on-the-job experiences
in provision and administration of all library services and
programs, and in professional activities. This course may not be
scheduled concurrently with student teaching.
Special Education
EDSP 3001 Cand Assess Fld Exp: Spec Ed
1 cr.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Tier III of teacher education program
and completion or concurrent enrollment in EDSP 3640 and 3641.
A required field-based assessment that supports teacher candidates
seeking special education certification in developing evidence sets
aligned with professional standards. Candidates must spend two
hours weekly in school settings to implement required field activities.
Candidate field work will generate artifacts to document performance
of required competencies.
EDSP 3610 Methds Teach Stu with M/M Dis
2 cr.
Prerequisite: EDUC 2000 and Admission to Tier II. Must be taken
concurrently with EDSP 3611, the field experience course. Study and
application of recommended practices related to curriculum development,
assessment, teaching strategies, instructional materials,
collaboration, advocacy, and professionalism in special education.
EDSP 3611 Field Exp for EDSP 3610
1 cr.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in EDSP 3610. This is a required
one-credit-hour Field Experience that supports candidates in applying
the content of EDSP 3610 within the classroom. Candidates must
spend two hours weekly in school settings to implement required
field activities. Candidate field work will generate artifacts to document
performance of required competencies.
EDSP 3620 Imp & Eval Effective Instruct
2 cr.
Prerequisite: EDSP 3610 and admission into Tier III or consent of
department. Concurrent enrollment in EDSP 3621 Field Experience.
Study and application of recommended practices related to teaching
language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies to students
with mild/moderate disabilities.
EDSP 3621 Field Exp EDSP 3620
1 cr.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in EDSP 3620. This is a required
one-credit hour Field Experience that supports candidates in applying
the content of EDSP 3620 with the classroom. Candidates must
spend two hours weekly in school settings to implement required
field activities. Candidate field work will generate artifacts to document
performance of required competencies.
EDSP 3630 Desgn/Assess Mat for M/M Stu
3 cr.
Prerequisite: EDSP 3610 or consent of department. The emphasis
of the course is on designing and assessing materials to meet the
individual educational needs of individuals with mild moderate
handicaps.
EDSP 3640 Eff Instruction Transition
2 cr.
Prerequisite: EDSP 3620, admission into Tier III (or consent of
department), and concurrent enrollment in EDSP 3641. Design
and implementation of effective instructional strategies, including
transition planning, for secondary students with mild-moderate
disabilities.
EDSP 3641 Field Exp EDSP 3640
1 cr.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in EDSP 3640. This is a required
one-credit-hour Field Experience that supports candidates in applying
the content of EDSP 3640 within the classroom. Candidates
must spend two hours weekly in school settings to implement
required field activities. Candidate field work will generate artifacts
to document performance of required competencies.
EDSP 3982 Ind Study Spec Educ & Hab Serv
1-3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Investigations of pertinent problems
under the direction of a faculty member. This course may be
repeated but the total credit may not exceed six semester hours.
Section number will correspond with credits to be earned.
EDSP 4000 Intro People with Exceptionalt
3 cr.
A survey of all areas of exceptionality. Mental, physical, psychological,
and social characteristics in an educational frame of
reference.
EDSP 4000G Intro People with Exceptionalt
3 cr.
A survey of all areas of exceptionality. Mental, physical, psychological,
and social characteristics in an educational frame of
reference.
EDSP 4010 Intro Instruc Issues Sevr Dis
3 cr.
Examination of key issues related to the design, implementation,
and evaluation of effective educational services for learners with
severe disabilities. Emphasis on population characteristics, current
service delivery issues, legislation and litigation, initial instructional
design strategies, and student level instructional issues. Students
also are introduced to professional development strategies which
will be continued throughout the program of study. Students must
complete a professional development plan through participation in
a field experience cohort as a component of this course.
EDSP 4010G Intro Instruc Issues Sevr Dis
3 cr.
Examination of key issues related to the design, implementation,
and evaluation of effective educational services for learners with
severe disabilities. Emphasis on population characteristics, current
service delivery issues, legislation and litigation, initial instructional
design strategies, and student level instructional issues. Students
also are introduced to professional development strategies which
will be continued throughout the program of study. Students must
complete a professional development plan through participation in
a field experience cohort as a component of this course.
EDSP 4020G Initial Iss Assessment M/M Dis
2 cr.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Non-degree Teacher Certification
Program or consent of the Department. Initial study and application
of recommended practices for teaching students with mild/
moderate disabilities. Available for graduate credit only.
EDSP 4030G Intermediate Issues M/M Dis
2 cr.
Prerequisite: EDSP 4020 and admission to Level 2 of the Non-degree
(Post-Baccalaureate) Teacher Certification program. Intermediate
level study and application of recommended practices for teaching
students with mild/moderate disabilities. This course offered for
graduate credit only.
EDSP 4060 Behavior Mod Appl Settings
3 cr.
The study of and use of behavior modification techniques in applied
settings. In conjunction with coursework students must complete a
behavior change project in an applied setting.
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