Ed and Psyc Exceptl Child.

Catalog description

In this course candidates will examine the various categories of exceptionality (gifted, cognitively delayed, Learning Disabled, visual/hearing/health impaired, physically disabled, and emotionally disturbed) by analyzing each category utilizing the following format: history, definition, prevalence, causes, characteristics, assessments, interventions, curriculum implications, mainstreaming and future considerations. Complementary to the in-class teaching and learning, candidates will participate in a 20-hour field practicum experience to aid in their theory-into-practice curriculum studies. Prerequisite: Level I admission to Teacher Education.