Overview of the field of education for exceptional children. Basic course for those entering the field of special education.

Symptomatology, behavioral manifestations, and resources for care and treatment of orthopedic conditions and other types of health problems in children and youth.

An overview of early childhood special education for young children with disabilities and their families.

Children with average/above average intelligence and specific learning impairments; diagnostic and remedial techniques. Offered by both the College of Education and the Department of Psychology.

Types and characteristics of the gifted and talented.

A study of the skills and knowledge required to implement direct instruction procedures when teaching reading, with opportunity for application of skills. Research and theoretical foundations will also be evaluated.

Research, theory, and instructional practices related to providing reading instruction in content areas for youth with disabilities, with a focus on developing disciplinary literacy in inclusive settings.


Research, theory, and instructional practices related to mathematical readiness and instruction for children and youth at risk for mathematical difficulties.

An overview of the history of transition supports, legislation, programs, and systems in place for transition-age youth and young adults with disabilities in the U.S., with an emphasis on applied transition coaching.

Data-based instruction for teaching students with significant disabilities: task and developmental analysis, individualizing instruction, and preparing and implementing instructional programs.

Design, development, adaptation, and implementation of curriculum, language and communication instruction for students with significant disabilities.

Theory and application of current evidence-based procedures for teaching children with specific learning disabilities.

Nature and causes of intellectual disabilities, behavior, and potentialities of persons with intellectual disabilities.

An initial course in educational procedures focusing on intervention strategies for serving young children with disabilities in inclusive environments.

Characteristics, etiology, and major theoretical models for children experiencing emotional and/or behavioral problems in school; special education curriculum, programming alternatives, assessment, and issues concerning this population.

The development of a workable approach to classroom management through an examination of a research-based synthesis of current knowledge in classroom and behavior management.

DEC Practices in Early Childhood Special Education, Assessing and Monitoring Children's Challenging Behavior, and Preventive Strategies for Challenging Behavior.

Advanced assessment methods for serving young children with and without developmental delays and their families.

Personal, social, and educational implications of a mild to moderate multi-categorical disability (emotional/behavioral, intellectual, and learning disabilities) throughout the lifespan of an individual.

Theory and application of current evidence-based procedures for teaching children with mild to moderate multi-categorical disabilities.

Basic course for mastery of the literary braille code. Transcription of instructional materials in literary braille.

The psychological, social, and educational implications for persons with visual disabilities; definitions, incidence, characteristics of, and rehabilitative and educational programs for persons with visual disabilities.

Educational implications of philosophy, theory, and research about deafness.

Knowledge and basic skills of finger-spelling and sign forms for communication.

Communication and collaboration skills and strategies for creating and maintaining effective partnerships with a variety of stakeholders involved in educating students with disabilities in PK-12 settings.

Strategies for collaborating and communicating with families and other professionals as members of multidisciplinary teams in Early Intervention and Early childhood Special Education.

Definitions, characteristics, and causes of autism; educational models, implications, and programming.

Analysis of legislation, litigation, and administrative rulings related to special education. Emphasis on the development of legally sound policies and procedures to ensure an appropriate education for students with disabilities.

Methods and materials to teach students with intellectual disabilities.

Experience in the observation of and participation in the education of children with disabilities in settings appropriate to student’s specialization. Includes weekly seminar.

Experience in the direct teaching of children with disabilities in settings appropriate to student’s area of specialization. Includes weekly seminar.

Experience and seminar in the direct teaching of students with disabilities in settings appropriate to student’s area of specialization.

Experience in the direct teaching of children with disabilities in settings appropriate to student’s area of specialization. Includes weekly seminar.

Experience in the direct teaching of children with disabilities in settings appropriate to student’s area of specialization. Includes weekly seminar.

Experience in the direct teaching of children with disabilities in settings appropriate to student’s area of specialization. Includes weekly seminar.

Experience in the direct teaching of children with disabilities in settings appropriate to student’s area of specialization. Includes weekly seminar.

Experience in the direct teaching of children with disabilities in settings appropriate to student’s area of specialization. Includes weekly seminar.

Application of principles of behavior to understanding and changing socially important behavior of students with disabilities.

Identification and assessment of problem behavior, design and implementation of positive behavior intervention plans.

Legal, ethical, and professional issues in behavior analysis.

Principles of applied behavior analysis in the design, delivery, and evaluation of instruction of children and adults in school, home, and community settings. Students pursuing Board Certification in Behavior Analysis.

Advanced concepts and principles in applied behavior analysis.

Supervised student-led research experience in a school, state agency, department or bureau of the University, or cooperating organization or institution.

Applications of organizational behavior management to the assessment, training, and supervision of staff providing behavior analytic services.

Synthesis of the knowledge and skills acquired through course work and field experiences during special education teacher preparation.

The relationship of cognitive and affective factors to learning in the gifted and talented, including the self-concepts of the learner and the teacher.

Emphasis on methodologies and materials involved in the teaching of gifted and talented children and youth.

The application of microcomputers and other technology in services for special populations. Case management, assessment, and instructional uses of technology are included.

Foundation for understanding and using assessment information in the transition process for youth with disabilities. Specifically, students will gain knowledge in the multiple domains of transition assessment (e.g., vocational, academic, independent living, self-determination). Students will also develop and determine appropriate transition plans, programs, services, and instruction.

Concepts, tools, and strategies essential for effective collaboration within and across systems supporting transition-age youth with disabilities. Best practices on how to partner with agencies, schools, and employers which provide students with support and advocacy as they transition to post-school life.

Specific vocational practices and information used to assist persons with disabilities as they begin to make career decisions and transition to the workforce.

Developing and selecting curricula that meet students` transition needs and align with state academic standards. Students will evaluate and implement evidence-based practices as well as develop lessons and instructional units that promote the skills necessary for transition to adult life.

Current educational methods and materials for students with partial sight including educational needs, assessment of visual functioning, and vision utilization. Educational plannings and instructional strategies will be considered.

Structure, function, and abnormalities of the eye stressing educational implications. Special attention is paid to interpretation of reports from eye specialists, theory and use of low vision aids, and vision screening techniques in schools.

Current educational procedures for students who are blind or with partial sight, including programming alternatives, curriculum adaptations and additions, use of specialized equipment, instructional strategies, and educational planning.

Lectures, discussions, observation, and practice in teaching pre-care skills, orientation and mobility, and activities of daily living to visually handicapped individuals. Presented with reference to the responsibility of the teacher of the visually handicapped.

A study of the use of acoustic amplification and speech reading in developing language skills for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and adults. Theories, methods, and systems of speech reading and use of hearing aids and other amplification equipment are studied and analyzed.

Advanced study in methods of instruction for the hard-of-hearing in the principles and techniques of lip reading and auditory training.

Application of current educational procedures for students with emotional and behavioral disorders including alternative administrative arrangements, education strategies, and sources of materials.

The study of language disorders in students with disabilities. Focus on defining communicative acts and implementation of alternative and augmentative communication and assistive technology.

Concepts and methods of assessment in special education with emphasis on administering, scoring, and interpreting standardized education tests.

Lectures and practicum experiences emphasizing the application of informal educational assessment and intervention planning procedures. Individually supervised case project.

Critical reviews of research related to key issues in special education. A research paper is required.

Experimental study of various aspects of lip-reading and auditory training.

Orientation to transition planning and vocational training as integrated components of secondary level education curriculum for students with disabilities.

Assessment instruments, techniques, and procedures for non-discriminatory educational assessment of children with disabilities birth-eight years.

Application of effective teaching techniques and organization of instructional settings for exceptional learners in selected areas of specialization. B (Behavioral Disorders), L (Learning Disabilities), I (Intellectual Disabilities), S (Severe/Multiple).

Application of effective teaching techniques and organization of instructional settings for exceptional learners in selected areas of specialization.

Application of effective teaching techniques and organization of instructional settings for exceptional learners in selected areas of specialization. B (Behavioral Disorders), L (Learning Disabilities), I (Intellectual Disabilities), S (Severe/Multiple).

Application of effective teaching techniques and organization of instructional settings for exceptional learners in selected areas of specialization. B (Behavioral Disorders), L (Learning Disabilities), I (Intellectual Disabilities), S (Severe/Multiple).

Application of effective teaching techniques and organization of instructional settings for exceptional learners in selected areas of specialization. B (Behavioral Disorders), L (Learning Disabilities), I (Intellectual Disabilities), S (Severe/Multiple).

Educational assessment in clinical and school settings. Integration of assessment procedures including interviewing, observation, testing, consultation, and report writing. Individually supervised projects.

Applications of single-case study designs to the analysis of student behavior in special education, with emphasis on visual display of data and interpretation of research results.

Advanced concepts in single-case research, including the identification of evidence-based practices in special education through systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

A study of administrative and supervisory issues in the operation of school programs for exceptional children; alternate instructional models and program organizations, budgeting and funding practices, certification requirements, and other operational factors are emphasized.

A critical review of research in the identification and education of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disabilities. A research project is required.

Exploration of current issues, problems, and trends in the education of children with learning disabilities.

Procedures to be used in special education classrooms, emphasis on curriculum, methods, and materials for learners with disabilities.

Supervised field-based experiences related to special education administration, pedagogy, and university teaching.

Supervised field-based experiences related to special education administration, pedagogy, and university teaching.

Supervised field-based experiences related to special education administration, pedagogy, and university teaching.

Supervised field-based experiences related to special education administration, pedagogy, and university teaching.

Selected topics in special education. With consent of advisor, may be repeated for credit as topics change.

Review and analysis of contemporary research topics in special education. May be repeated for up to 12 credit hours as topics vary.