Catalog 73 - National University

Course Descriptionsexamine the differences and similarities between themissions and goals of interacting and coordinatingagencies.EXC 632: Instruct For Secondary LD/BDThis course will prepare teachers to develop andimplement education programs that meet the needsof adolescents and young adults, with or withoutdisabilities, placed in special facilities, who requireindividual education plans.EXC 633: Creating Alliances in Alt. EdStudents will examine I.D.E.A and how it relates tostudents who are incarcerated or out of the regulareducation program, how to build alliances withcoordinating agencies involved with students in outof school placement, and examine how to predictdelinquent youth behavior and interventions thatmight mitigate the problem.EXC 634: Role of Teachers in Alt EdIn this course students will examine relevant educationaland mental health practices that can be utilizedby classroom teachers looking for practicalmethods in working with difficult students. The roleof the teacher as a member of the milieu as well aseducator is emphasized.EXC 635: Mgmt. of Behaviors in ClassThis course will prepare teachers to work with studentswith behavior problems in a variety of settings,including public schools, alternative schools,residential treatment centers and incarcerated youthconfined by the juvenile justice system.EXC 636: Professional Ethics in JJThis course will prepare teachers to examine the ethicalproblems associated with working in the area ofspecial education within a juvenile justice system, orin a variety of settings, including public schools,alternative schools, residential treatment centers andincarcerated youth confined by the juvenile justicesystem.EXC 638: Delinquency & Gang ImpactIn this course students will examine accurate analysisof gangs in America in its social context andinvestigate the effectiveness of current interventions.EXC 637: Action Research(Prerequisite: ILD 625)Supervised experience culminating in an actionresearch project. Students will prepare a proposal,obtain IRB approval, implement the research, presentstudy results and submit a final written paper.Students must complete the study within eightmonths. This class is scheduled for two months oneday a week and at the end of that time a grade of“IP” will be posted. The maximum length of time is8 additional months. Grading is H, S, or U only..EXC 644: Reading Methods for Special Education(Prerequisite: Completion of Generic Core Requirements)A survey of theories about teaching reading and thelanguage arts to the student with disabilities.Discusses various assessment instruments relevantto the language arts, selection and administration ofinstruments and the interpretation and communicationof results. Through the use of case studies, studentslearn how to develop, implement and evaluateprescriptive plans based on diagnostic procedures.Class will meet one night per week for two months.EXC 644A: Field Study: Reading and LanguageArts Methods for Special Education(1.5 quarter units)(Prerequisite: Completion of Generic Core Requirements)Practical field activities designed to promote andsupplement the course goals and outcomes of EXC644. Students are encouraged to take this field studyconcurrently with EXC 644. Class will meet the firstand last class session of a two-month format.Grading is S or U only.EXC 650: Consultation and CollaborationA discussion of the spectrum of interpersonal andinteractive learning skills required of the specialeducation teacher. Emphasizes counseling with parentsto enhance the parent-professional partnership.Stresses the sharing of knowledge and mutualefforts between professionals and parents to meetthe special needs of exceptional students.EXC 655A: Professional Induction Seminar(3 quarter units)The first course in the Level II credential program.An Individual Induction Plan, a culminating activityproject, a candidate planning guide and electronicportfolio activities are initiated. Grading is S or Uonly.EXC 655B: Exit Seminar(1.5 quarter units)The last course in the Level II Credential program.Presentation of the electronic portfolio to theUniversity Supervisor and District Support Providerand submission of the culminating activity project,initiated in EXC655A, are included. Grading is S orU only.EXC 655I: Internship Induction Sem.This is a required course for credential students participatingin an approved Internship program. Eachintern will develop An Individual Induction Plan.Interns will receive classroom based support andevaluation over a minimum of 6 months as theycomplete the credential program Grading is S or Uonly.EXC 656: Best Practices Spec Needs StudThis course examines the philosophical, political,legal and fiscal variables including cultural and linguisticdiversity impacting contemporary issues,trends and practices in the field of special education.Basic principles of professional behavior withrespect to pupils, peers, administrators, teachers,parents, families and community agencies will bereviewed.EXC 657: Comm. Resources & TransitionA comprehensive course designed to equip educatorswith the ability to plan and implement successfultransitional life experiences for students with disabilities.Emphasis on collaboration with other educationaland community agencies involved in thetransition process.EXC 658: Adv. Spc. Mild/ModerateAn advanced course in skills needed for effectivecollaboration, curriculum design and modificationand assessment processes for students withmild/moderate disabilities.EXC 659: Adv. Spc. Moderate/SevereAdvanced methods to ensure that candidates areinstructional leaders. Eff. communication skills andtransdisciplinary relationships with families, caregiversand paraprofessionals stressed.EXC 660: Instruct of Learners w/MM Dis.(Prerequisite: Completion of Generic Core Program)Overview of the characteristics of M/M disabilities.Discusses the planning and evaluation of curriculum,methods, techniques, basic strategies, materialsand media for teaching students with M/M disabilities.Emphasizes learning strategies, study skills,educational assessment, etc. as they relate to IEP.EXC 660A: Field Study: Learners w/MM Dis(1.5 quarter units)(Prerequisite: Generic Core Requirements)Practical field activities designed to promote andsupplement the course goals and outcomes of EXC660. Students are encouraged to take this field studyconcurrently with EXC 660. Grading is S or U only.EXC 665: Inst Lrners Mod/Svr Disabs(Prerequisite: Completion of Generic Core Requirements)Overview of the characteristics; curriculum planningand evaluation; and teaching methods, strategies,media and materials for students who manifestmoderate to severe disabilities. Addresses positivebehavior support, communication and social networks,mobility and health and sensory issues.Interactive teaming and parent collaboration areaddressed as they relate to IEP development.EXC 665A: Field Stdy: Mod/Severe Disabls(1.5 quarter units)(Prerequisite: Generic Core Requirements)Practical field activities designed to promote andsupplement the course goals and outcomes of EXC665. Students are encouraged to take this field studyconcurrently with EXC 665. Grading is S or U only.EXC 685A: Std. Teaching Mild/Moderate(Prerequisite: All other course work in the Level IMild/Moderate credential program)The first 25 days of the full day, full-time supervisedstudent teaching experience with mildly and moderatelydisabled students. Candidates are supervisedby a teacher with a clear special education credentialand a certified university supervisor. Grading is S orU only.EXC 685B: Std. Teaching Mild/Moderate(Prerequisite: All other course work in the Level IMild/Moderate credential program)The final 20 days of a full-day, full-time supervisedstudent teaching experience with mildly and moderatelydisabled students. Candidates are supervisedby a teacher with a clear special education credentialand a certified university supervisor. Grading is S orU only.EXC 685ISup. Teach Intern Mild/Mod(Prerequisite: All other course work in the Level IMild/Moderate internship credential program)This course is designed to provide a final evaluationand assessment of the National University teacherintern that takes place at the end of the internship.Grading is S or U only.EXC 686 A and B: Student TeachingStudents complete two nine-week sessions in aclasssroom of mild to moderate learning disabledstudents. Teachers are required to use the explicitdirect instruction model to plan lessons, developcurricular adaptations for general education curriculumto meet the needs of the disabled student, anddevelop curriculum-embedded assessments.Students are assessed by both the supervisingteacher and a National University supervisor.EXC 690A: Std. Teaching Mod/Severe(Prerequisite: All other course work in the Level IModerate/Severe credential program)The first 25 days of the full-day, full-time supervisedteaching experience with moderately/severely disabledstudents. Candidates are supervised by ateacher with a clear special education credential anda certified university supervisor. Grading is S or Uonly.EXC 690B: Std Teaching Mod/Severe(Prerequisite: All other course work in the Level IModerate/Severe credential program)The final 20 days of the full-day, full-time studentteaching experience with moderately/ severely disabledstudents. Candidates are supervised by aCourseDescriptions381