Special Education Foundations

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to the physical, social, emotional and educational characteristics, incidence, prevalence and educational intervention for the major categories of exceptionality enrolled in public and private educational facilities in the PK-12 grade range. In addition, the course will identify ancillary services and agencies frequently impacting special populations including the major professional organizations and those concerned with residential programming and vocational training. The course will also identify the major litigation and legislation that have significantly influenced the nature of service to exceptional populations.