Professional Seminar in Special Education

Catalog description

Professional competencies and ethical issues related to obtaining and retaining positions in higher education. SPLED 550 Professional Seminar in Special Education (2) SPLED 550 , Professional Seminar in Special Education is a required course for all doctoral candidates in the Special Education Program. The purpose of the seminar is to discuss and further develop professional competencies needed to obtain and retain positions in higher education as well as discuss issues related to professional ethics. Topics will include university teaching, applying and interviewing for a job, conference presenting, developing inservice programs and other expectations of higher education not covered in other coursework. In addition, ethical issues related to conducting research and working with students, staff and colleagues will be covered.