Introduction to Exceptional Children

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to the variety of exceptional conditions found in children. Definitions, identification, prevalence, characteristics, and educational needs of the various types of exceptional children will be presented. Information on the roles of the local school agency, the state, and the federal government as they pertain to the education of exceptional children will also be covered. This is a lab course which includes visitations to several school programs and private agencies dealing with children with special needs.