• Introduction to Special Education

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Identification of the impact that historical and philosophical foundations, legal bases, and contemporary issues have on special education. Identification of common disability category characteristics. The impact that culture, faith, and language have on special education. Description of how the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) impacts special education. Prerequisites: EDU 200 / EDU 201 and Major or minor in one of the following programs: k-6 elementary education, communication arts and literature education 5-12, mathematics education 5-12, social studies education 5-12, special education k-12 academic behavioral strategist, music education k-12, elementary and special education integrated major, special education. Offered: Fall, January.