3603 Introduction to Exceptionality
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with SPE 3643 and SPE 3653 during the Fall Semester.
A study of individuals, groups, and populations designated or characterized as disabled, handicapped, deviant, or exceptional by various agencies and organizations historically and currently in society. Etiology, characteristics, services, and efficacy of treatment and intervention will be studied. Offered in the Fall Semester. (Formerly EDP 3603. Credit cannot be earned for both SPE 3603 and EDP 3603.)

3613 Issues in Deaf Culture and Education: Practicum
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: ASL 1013, ASL 1023, ASL 2013, and ASL 2023, or consent of instructor.
Requires the demonstration and use of ASL skills for communicating with people who are deaf or hard of hearing in a variety of community and academic settings, including but not limited to elementary through postsecondary general and special education classrooms, public and private service agencies, community service organizations, shopping centers, work stations, and restaurants. (Formerly EDP 3613. Credit cannot be earned for both SPE 3613 and EDP 3613.)

3623 Assessment of Exceptional Children
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: SPE 3603 or consent of instructor; must be taken concurrently with SPE 3633 and SPE 3663 during the Spring Semester.
An introduction to assessment of individuals with disabilities. Informal and formal assessment instruments, procedures, and systems for assessment of aptitude, achievement, adaptive behavior, and language abilities will be studied. Offered in the Spring Semester. (Formerly EDP 3623. Credit cannot be earned for both SPE 3623 and EDP 3623.)

3633 Behavior Management of Exceptional Children
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: SPE 3603 or consent of instructor; must be taken concurrently with SPE 3623 and SPE 3663 during the Spring Semester.
A study of learning theory with emphasis on operant and respondent conditioning. Research related to alternative explanations for behavior and behavior change will be included. Planning, application, and evaluation of a behavior change project is required. Offered in the Spring Semester. (Formerly EDP 3633. Credit cannot be earned for both SPE 3633 and EDP 3633.)

3643 Language and Cognitive Development and Dysfunction
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with SPE 3603 and SPE 3653 during the Fall Semester.
A study of theories, research, and research-based practices related to the language and cognitive development needs of learners with disabilities. Offered in the Fall Semester. (Formerly EDP 3643. Credit cannot be earned for both SPE 3643 and EDP 3643.)

3653 Practicum in Special Education (Introduction)
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Must be taken concurrently with SPE 3603 and SPE 3643 during the Fall Semester.
Treatment, educational and habilitative theories, research, and practices will be studied. Observation and evaluation of services provided to individuals with disabilities will be required. Students enrolled in this course will be required to spend 10 hours a week (mornings) in field-based placements. Offered in the Fall Semester. (Formerly EDP 3653. Credit cannot be earned for both SPE 3653 and EDP 3653.)

3663 Practicum in Special Education (Intermediate)
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: SPE 3603, SPE 3643, and SPE 3653; must be taken concurrently with SPE 3623 and SPE 3633 during the Spring Semester.
The study of curriculum content, practices of habilitation, education, instruction, and treatment provided to individuals with disabilities. Theories, research, and contemporary practices will be emphasized in conjunction with evaluation of efficacy. Students enrolled in this course will be required to spend 10 hours a week (mornings) in field-based placements. Offered in the Spring Semester. (Formerly EDP 3663. Credit cannot be earned for both SPE 3663 and EDP 3663.)

4603 Working with Parents of Exceptional Children
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: 9 semester credit hours of special education coursework or consent of instructor; must be taken concurrently with SPE 4653 during the Summer Session.
A study of theories, research, and practices of parent and family involvement in the habilitation, education and treatment of individuals with disabilities. History, research, and contemporary issues in advocacy, legislation, training, and consultation will be studied. Offered in the Summer Session. (Formerly EDP 4603. Credit cannot be earned for both SPE 4603 and EDP 4603.)

4653 Practicum in Special Education (Advanced)
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: SPE 3603, SPE 3623, SPE 3633, SPE 3643, SPE 3653, and SPE 3663; must be taken concurrently with SPE 4603 during the Summer Session.
The study of the planning, application, and evaluation of Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) in the specialized educational and related services provided under the law to individuals with disabilities. Students will be required to demonstrate competency in providing services and will be required to spend mornings (7:30-11:30) in field placements. Offered in the Summer Session. (Formerly EDP 4653. Credit cannot be earned for both SPE 4653 and EDP 4653.)

4913 Independent Study
3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student's advisor, the Department chair and Dean of the college in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor's degree.

4993 Honors Thesis
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Enrollment limited to candidates for honors in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and Curriculum and Instruction during the last two semesters; consent of the Honors College.
Supervised research and preparation for an honors thesis. May be repeated once with advisor's approval.