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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SPECIAL EDUCATION
(SPE)

5403 Exceptional Children and Youth in the Schools
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An introduction to and survey of the field of special education for general and special education teachers and students in related fields of study. The course focuses on characteristics, etiology, definition, and prevalence of exceptional children; description of available services. (Formerly EDP 5403. Credit cannot be earned for both SPE 5403 and EDP 5403.)

5413 Children and Youth with Developmental Disabilities
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: SPE 5403 or consent of instructor.
This course presents the opportunity for special education teachers, counselors, and students in related fields of study to acquire knowledge and skills associated with contemporary theories and practices used in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities in school and community settings. Trends and research in education of students with developmental disabilities are studied. (Formerly EDP 5413. Credit cannot be earned for both SPE 5413 and EDP 5413.)

5433 Children and Youth with Behavior Disorders
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: SPE 5403 or consent of instructor.
Presents opportunities for general and special education teachers, counselors, and students in related fields of study to obtain an understanding of various theories and practices used in the identification, treatment, and education of behavior disorders. Research on the education of children and adolescents with behavior disorders, as well as practical implications for the classroom teacher and school counselor are emphasized. (Formerly EDP 5433. Credit cannot be earned for both SPE 5433 and EDP 5433.)

5443 Conference and Consultative Skills in Special Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: SPE 5403 or consent of instructor.
This course presents the opportunity for general and special education teachers, counselors, and students in related fields of study to acquire knowledge and skill working with parents, teachers, and other professionals to optimize the educational and therapeutic experiences of exceptional children and youth. Students plan, implement, and evaluate a series of parent conferences, staff development, and consultative activities. Requires 5–10 hours of field experience. (Formerly EDP 5443. Credit cannot be earned for both SPE 5443 and EDP 5443.)

5453 Children and Youth with Learning Disabilities
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: SPE 5403 or consent of instructor.
This course presents a study of the incidence, prevalence, etiology, and characteristics of the student with learning disabilities (LD) for general and special education teachers, counselors, and students in related fields. The relationship between LD, child development, school environment, and academic performance is studied. Emphasis is on a critical analysis of instruction and assessment techniques used with this population. (Formerly EDP 5453. Credit cannot be earned for both SPE 5453 and EDP 5453.)

5463 Educating Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: SPE 5403 or consent of instructor.
This course presents a study of the incidence, prevalence, and characteristics of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) for general and special education teachers, counselors, and students in related fields. Research and best practices in assessment, treating, and educating individuals with ASD are explored and practical implications for classroom teachers and school counselors are emphasized. Approaches emphasized include treatment of social, communication, academic, and behavior skill deficits.

5503 Applied Behavior Analysis for Classroom Teachers and Counselors
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: SPE 5403 or consent of instructor.
This course presents principles and procedures of applied behavior analysis and classroom management for teachers, counselors, and students in related fields of study to facilitate the acquisition and improvement of social, academic, and life skills of children and youth with disabilities. Requires an applied project. (Formerly EDP 5423 and EDP 5503. Credit cannot be earned for both SPE 5503 and EDP 5423 or EDP 5503.)

5513 Curriculum and Instructional Applications for Children and Youth in Special Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: SPE 5403 or consent of instructor.
Provides the opportunity for general and special education teachers, counselors, and students in related fields to evaluate and design curriculum and instructional interventions in order to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum across content areas as well as to evaluate, design, and implement alternate curricula, and provide community-based and social skills instruction. (Formerly EDP 5513 and EDP 6203. Credit cannot be earned for both SPE 5513 and EDP 5513 or EDP 6203.)

5523 Language Development and Cognitive Intervention for Individuals with Disabilities
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: SPE 5403 or consent of instructor.
This course provides an opportunity for general and special education teachers, counselors, and students in related fields of study to acquire knowledge and skills for assisting individuals identified as mildly to moderately disabled to achieve communicative competence through language acquisition and remedial and corrective interventions. Emphasis is on addressing the language and literacy development needs (listening, speaking, reading, writing, mathematics) of individuals with learning and behavior disabilities. (Formerly EDP 5463 and EDP 5523. Credit cannot be earned for both SPE 5523 and EDP 5463 or EDP 5523.)

5533 Assessment and Evaluation of Children and Youth with Disabilities
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: SPE 5403 or consent of instructor.
Offers students in education, special education, counseling, and related fields of study the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in selection, administration, and interpretation of instruments and procedures to evaluate individuals with disabilities. Emphasis is on assessment techniques, instruments, and procedures relevant to the education of disabled children and youth. (Formerly EDP 5533 and EDP 5553. Credit cannot be earned for both SPE 5533 and EDP 5533 or EDP 5553.)

5613 Legal Issues in Special Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Survey of current legal basis and practices and review of significant court decisions pertaining to special education.

5623 Seminar on Current and Critical Issues in Special Education
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Examination of issues in special education, including a study of research-supported practices, controversial issues, and critical topics in special education.

5633 Instruction and Educational Interventions for Individuals with High Incidence Disabilities
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: SPE 5403 or consent of instructor.
Emphasis on research-supported strategies for individuals with high incidence disabilities. Will provide hands-on experiences and practice implementing interventions.

5643 Instruction and Educational Interventions for Individuals with Low Incidence Disabilities
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: SPE 5403 or consent of instructor.
Emphasis on research-supported strategies for individuals with low incidence disabilities. Will provide hands-on experiences and practice implementing interventions.

5793 Practicum in Special Education: Children and Youth with Disabilities
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: SPE 5403 and consent of instructor.
This course focuses on the application of theoretical principles to field settings. Students are required to develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs for children and youth with disabilities. (Formerly EDP 5563 and EDP 5793. Credit cannot be earned for both SPE 5793 and EDP 5563 or EDP 5793.)

6951,3 Independent Study
1 or 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission in writing (form available) of the instructor and the student’s Graduate Advisor of Record.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction a faculty member. The course is intended for students needing specialized work not normally, or not often available as part of the program’s regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the Master’s degree.

6973 Special Problems
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An organized course that offers graduate students the opportunity to engage in specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the program’s regular course offerings. Special Problems courses may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the Master’s degree.

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