Undergraduate - Lee University

DEPARTMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING 227
SED 444. STUDENT TEACHING, GRADES 7-8
Five hours credit
Upon completion of all education courses, students will complete student teaching
practicums for a total of 15 weeks in the public schools under the guidance of public school
teachers and a university supervisor(s). The student will be assigned to at least two different
classrooms, which may be at different schools. Students must enroll in two student teaching
sessions and the appropriate seminar for a total of 12 hours. This will constitute the maximum
load for the student teaching semester. No other classes may be taken during the student
teaching semester. Students must make application the semester prior to the student
teaching semester. Prerequisites: Completion of all education coursework, admission to the
Teacher Education Program and to Student Teaching. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
SED 445. STUDENT TEACHING, GRADES 9-12
Five hours credit
Upon completion of all education courses, students will complete student teaching
practicums for a total of 15 weeks in the public schools under the guidance of public school
teachers and a university supervisor(s). The student will be assigned to at least two different
classrooms, which may be at different schools. Students must enroll in two student teaching
sessions and the appropriate seminar for a total of 12 hours. This will constitute the maximum
load for the student teaching semester. No other classes may be taken during the student
teaching semester. Students must make application the semester prior to the student
teaching semester. Prerequisites: Completion of all education coursework, admission to the
Teacher Education Program and to Student Teaching. Offered Fall and Spring Semesters.
Special Education
SPE 316. EXCEPTIONAL CHILD
Three hours credit
An introduction to special education including historical foundations, special education
law, and current practices. The course will introduce all current information pertinent to
those who will work with special needs students. Included will be issues and trends along
with description of each handicapping condition. Techniques and procedures for working
with the exceptional child using school and community resources will be emphasized. A
service learning module is included.
SPE 320. STUDENTS WITH MILD TO
Four hours credit
MODERATE EXCEPTIONALITIES
An introduction to mild/moderate exceptionalities; an introduction to the literature, history,
definitions, characteristics, identification procedures, and problems of the fields of
learning disabilities, mild mental retardation, and behavior disorders. This course includes a
field experience.
SPE 321. NATURE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS Three hours credit
WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES
This course provides information on the nature and needs of individuals with severe/profound
disabilities. It is a study of a broad group of developmental disabilities that have lifelong
implications and that substantially limit many life functions. A directed observation in
a school setting is required. Prerequisite: SPE 316.
SPE 331. BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
Three hours credit
Approaches to classroom management of students with disabilities and groups of children.
Applied behavioral analysis is studied, including specific techniques such as task
analysis, along with strategies for strengthening and reducing behaviors.
SPE 335. EDUCATION OF GIFTED, TALENTED, AND CREATIVE Two hours credit
Characteristics and special needs of the gifted individual. Definitions, identification procedures,
and educational provisions are considered, along with career development.
Emphasis is placed on structuring a supportive learning environment within the school setting
as well as in the community.