Intro to Special Education

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide candidates with: (a) an understanding of historical and contemporary perspectives on the critical issues of students with exceptional needs and the state of federal laws influencing the education of exceptional students, (b) an understanding of the characteristics and needs of children placed in the most prevalent disability categories, and (c) to provide candidates with an overview of special education service delivery models, methods and procedures as indicated by research and practical applications.