Academic Catalog 2016-2018

EDUC 5015 Foundations of Special Education

This course will provide candidates with the required competencies to assist in identifying and teaching exceptional students and information needed to meet federal and state mandates for identifying and serving children and youth with disabilities in schools. The purpose of this overview course is to familiarize candidates with the characteristics of exceptional persons and teaches candidates to determine how students are evaluated, establishes effective teaching practices, and provides for inclusive, collaborative educational experiences in both special and general education classrooms. Site visits to special and general education classrooms where students are receiving special education services are required.

Credits

3.00 units

Cross Listed Courses

EDUC 4015