SPED 299B Survey of Students/Disabiliti
299. SURVEY OF STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES (Credit, 3 hours). This
course is an introduction to the special populations
of exceptional students. It focuses on litigation
resulting in the mandated provision of services
for children with special needs; definitions,
etiologies, prevalence, characteristics, learning
environments, and general assessment of exceptional
students; and the special education technology
appropriate for students with special
needs. Preprofessional teachers will identify,
define, discuss, as well as compare and contrast
issues in special education that focus on 1)
exceptionality, 2) legal aspects, 3) general assessment
and evaluation concepts in special education,
4) general service delivery and instruction
concepts, 5) learning environments and technology,
and 6) be involved in field expediencies in
special education settings and with special education
technology.