Provides a survey of issues related to Learning Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Autism, and Severe/Multiple Disabilities in relation to the effects of disabilities on learning.

Survey of Exceptional Education II (3) Provides a survey of characteristics and etiology of physical and speech/language disabilities. Basic statutory and legislative issues included. Three hours of lecture per week.

Field Experiences in Special Education (3) This course provides an opportunity for students to obtain field experiences in schools.

Assessment Practices for Children with Disabilities (2) Emphasizes the commonly used techniques and tools for assessing students. Includes both formal and informal assessment measures. Two hours of lecture per week.

Educational Procedures for Children with Disabilities I (3) Outlines strategies and methods used to foster inclusionary practices that improve student outcomes in the areas of mathematics and social skills. Three hours of lecture per week.

Managing of Behaviors of Children with Disabilities (2) Focuses on the characteristics of children with behavioral disorders and provides strategies to address these problems. Two hours of lecture per week.

Educational Procedures for Children with Disabilities II (3) Outlines strategies and methods used to foster inclusionary practices that improve student outcomes in the areas of language, spelling, and reading. Three hours of lecture per week.

School/Community Collaboration for Special Education (2) Addresses the importance of collaboration among educators, parents, and the community to meet the needs of all students. Emphasizes collaborative strategies within the context of inclusive education. Two hours of lecture per week.

Individual Project - Special Education (3) Creates opportunities for students to increase learner outcomes through participation in an independent project to apply effective special education instructional practices for the urban learner.