EDUC 201Intro to Special Education

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An overview of exceptionality and special education, including definitions, basic legal requirements, and the history and development of the field. Also examines etiology, characteristics, and educational interventions as they relate to following categories of special education: behavior disorders, communication disorders, health impairments, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, orthopedic disorders, and visual impairments. Finally, addresses current issues such as inclusion, early childhood programming, transition, assessment, and multiculturalism.