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SPE 351 SCIENTIFICALLY BASED RESEARCH METHODS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION II3 s.h.The course focuses on designing and evaluating instructional plans, organizing effective student learningenvironments, and using technology throughout the curriculum. Requires a minimum of ten observationhours in an accredited school. This course is offered every Spring semester. Prerequisites: SPE 255 andSPE 260. With permission of the instructor this course is open to licensed teachers and lateral entrycandidates.SPE 385 COLLABORATION WITH PARENTS AND EDUCATORS3 s.h.The characteristics, roles, and skills of interpersonal relations with parents, general education and otherprofessionals in the education of exceptional children. This course is offered in the fall semester as needed.SPE 419 SEMINAR IN POSITIVE BEHAVIOR DEVELOPMENT3 s.h.Models and strategies, techniques for building self concept and managing behaviors that promote success inthe learning environment; focus on inclusion classrooms and social and emotional needs of individuals withdisabilities. Requires a minimum of ten observation hours in an accredited school. This course is offeredevery Spring semester and as needed. Formal acceptance to Teacher Education Program is required.Courses taken at other institutions will not be accepted in lieu of this course except upon review andagreement by the course professor and Chair of the Education Department.SPE 499 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION1-3 s.h.An opportunity for a well-qualified, upper-division student to engage in special research in his/her major.Formal acceptance to Teacher Education Program required for admission. Requires approval by the facultyadvisor, the supervising professor, the department head, and the school dean before approval by the VicePresident for Academic Affairs. Credit to be determined. Courses taken at other institutions will not beaccepted in lieu of this course except on review and agreement of the course professor.METHODIST UNIVERSITYTITLE II REPORT 2007-2008OVERVIEW OF THE INSTITUTIONMethodist University is a diverse, co-educational, independent liberal arts university located inFayetteville, North Carolina. The University is committed to an ecumenical spirit, respects diversity, andrecognizes the dignity and worth of all human beings. The University's programs are based on theconviction that a liberally educated person is sensitive to the needs and rights of others. The purpose ofMethodist University is to provide an undergraduate and graduate education firmly grounded in the liberalarts tradition that nurtures moral values and ethical decision making; to provide distinctive professional andgraduate programs that complement the under graduate programs; to provide educational and culturalservices and resources to the community; and to prepare students for a variety of careers and educationalpursuits. The academic area has six components: Reeves School of Business; School of Arts andHumanities; School of Science and Human Development; School of Public Affairs; School of Informationand Technology; and School of Graduate Studies. Methodist University is remarkable for the diversity ofits student population of 2100, which includes traditional residential students, commuters of all ages, alarge evening student population, soldiers from Fort Bragg, airmen from Pope Air Force Base, seniorcitizens, minorities, and international students. Methodist University is committed to helping each studentgrow toward wholeness physically, mentally, socially, spiritually, and academically. The Universityrecognizes that spiritual well-being is essential to wholeness; a diverse religious life program is offered tohelp students along this journey. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredits MethodistUniversity. In addition, it has a cooperative program with the Defense Language Institute and, with threeother campuses, and is a member of the North Carolina Southeastern Consortium for InternationalEducation.222