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EDSP 668 - Transition and Community-based Instruction Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
This course provides an overview of the special educator’s role in preparing students with disabilities for postsecondary educational and vocational environments. Emphasis is placed on designing and modifying high school curricula, involving students and their families in transition planning and helping students acquire the services needed to be successful in adult life. Field-based activities are required to allow students to directly apply and demonstrate their learning.
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EDSP 669 - Diagnostic and Assessment Procedures for Individuals with Disabilities Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 361 or EDSP 651 or PSYC 401
This course teaches the rationale, content, technical adequacy, administration and scoring of diagnostic educational instruments used with students with disabilities. The emphasis is on identifying areas of educational need in students with disabilities. Diagnostic and informal information is used to formulate a written and oral report and recommendations for teachers and/or parents. This includes assessment and management of instruction and behavior that includes an understanding and application of the foundation of assessment and evaluation related to best special education practice; of service delivery, and curriculum and instruction of students with disabilities.
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EDSP 670 - Proactive Classroom Management and Advanced Positive Behavior and Support Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 360/361 or EDSP 651
This course provides the prospective educator with the background and skills necessary to effectively manage the classroom environment, conduct functional behavior assessments regarding difficult behavior, and design and implement individual positive behavior support plans and social skills programs for students with disabilities. Related topics include functional behavioral analysis, positive behavioral supports, student motivation, age appropriateness, problem solving, awareness of commercially prepared resources, and collaboration with families and professionals in designing behavior intervention plans.
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EDSP 672 - Characteristics of Learners with Disabilities who Access the General Education Curriculum, K-12 Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
This course provides educators an understanding of characteristics and the learning and behavioral support needs of students with disabilities who are accessing the general education curriculum at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, including students with specific learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, other health impairments, traumatic brain injury, developmental delay, autism, multiple disabilities and orthopedic impairments. Students will understand how the experiences of individuals with disabilities can impact families, as well as the individual’s ability to learn, interact socially, and live as fulfilled contributing members of their communities.
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EDSP 674 - Teaching Students with Individualized Adapted Curriculum Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 464 or EDSP 663
Corequisites: EDSP 781 or EDSP 782 or on-the-job placement
This course focuses on evidence-based strategies and methods for students in the adapted curriculum, including specific individualized instructional strategies, general strategies for working with heterogeneous groups of students in inclusive settings, and methods for adapting the general education curriculum to ensure academic access and success for students with severe disabilities. IEP planning and program content for K-12 levels are addressed.
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EDSP 675 - Teaching Students with Exceptional Learning Needs in the Elementary General Curriculum Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Addresses current issues and needs in instructional programming for students with disabilities at the elementary level including IEP development and research-based teaching approaches. Emphasizes teaching methods that are tailored to promote student academic progress and effective preparation for participation in the general curriculum and standardized assessments. The course prepares teachers to teach and remediate academic skills, study skills, learning strategies, and modification of course content to meet individual needs of students who are engaged in the general education curriculum at the elementary level.
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EDSP 676 - Teaching and Transitioning Exceptional Learners in the Secondary General Curriculum Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 361 or EDSP 651 and EDSP 472 or EDSP 672
Teaching and Transitioning Exceptional Learners in the Secondary General Curriculum addresses current issues and needs in instructional programming and transitioning for students with disabilities at the secondary level, including IEP development for students preparing to transition, and research-based teaching approaches. The course emphasizes teaching methods tailored to promote student academic progress and effective preparation for participation in the general curriculum and standardized assessments. The course prepares teachers to teach and remediate academic skills, study skills, learning strategies, and modification of course content to meet individual needs of students who are engaged in the general education curriculum at the secondary level. This course also addresses the development of effective transition planning for students with disabilities, including services that facilitate the success of students in post-secondary environments.
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EDSP 677 - Medical Aspects of Teaching Young Children with Disabilities Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor or EDSP 651 .
Examines the educational, physical, medical and health care needs of infants, toddlers, and young children with cognitive, physical, or sensory disabilities. Includes intervention, medical aspects, and management of neurodevelopmental and motor disabilities.
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EDSP 691 - Emergent Literacy for Students with Complex Language and Learning Needs Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Lecture
This course provides an understanding of the development of emergent and early literacy in developmentally-typical learners and learners with complex language and learning needs, the inter-relationship of language and literacy development, and the strategies for promoting emergent literacy for students with complex needs.
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EDSP 695 - Alternative Approaches to Reading Instruction Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDRD 314 and 414 or EDRD 688 .
Cross-Listed: EDRD 695
This course examines alternative approaches and individualized interventions for reading instruction for students who have exceptional learning needs. The complex nature of the reading process is explored. Alternative approaches for instruction in the varied reading skills are addressed and students explore how alternative approaches to instruction may supplement, extend or replace ongoing classroom programs in order to meet students individualized needs. Motivational, emotional, linguistic and cultural factors influencing reading and instructional planning are considered.
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EDSP 698 - Directed Study Credits: Variable credit, (1-4)
Prerequisites: Approval of the advisor, School Director and Directed Study form submitted to the Graduate College.
Hours and credit to be arranged. See “Directed Study .”
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EDSP 740 - Teaching Internships in Early Childhood Special Education Credits: Variable credit, (3-6)
Instructional Method: Three to six hours credit of field experience.
Prerequisites: Completion of coursework required for licensure and admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Provide pedagogical experience with infants, toddlers or preschoolers with disabilities, developmental delays, risking conditions, or typical development in settings including but not limited to home-based, school-based, and community. EDSP 740 placements focus on services delivered in early intervention settings. These are structured and supervised clinical field experiences.
Note(s): Field Experience grades are recorded as “Pass” or “Fail.” A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking EDSP 740.
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EDSP 741 - Teaching Internships in Early Childhood Special Education Credits: Variable credit, (3-6)
Instructional Method: Three to six hours credit of field experience.
Prerequisites: Completion of coursework required for licensure and admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Provide pedagogical experience with infants, toddlers or preschoolers with disabilities, developmental delays, risking conditions, or typical development in settings including but not limited to home-based, school-based, and community. EDSP 741 placements focus on school-based services. These are structured and supervised clinical field experiences.
Note(s): Field Experience grades are recorded as “Pass” or “Fail.” A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking EDSP 741.
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EDSP 750 - Internship in Early Childhood Special Education Credits: (9)
Instructional Method: Field Experience
Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Students in the five-year IDEC program will participate in a one semester, full-time placement in which they will work in an early childhood special education setting under the direction of a qualified teacher. Full teaching responsibility is assumed for at least seven weeks.
Note(s): A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking EDSP 750.
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EDSP 755 - Teaching Internship in Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Preschool-Elementary Level Credits: Variable credit, (4-6)
Instructional Method: Field Experience
Prerequisites: Completion of coursework required for licensure and admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Teacher candidates work with PreK-12 students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing during these courses under the supervision of cooperating teachers and university supervisor. Placements are provided at the Preschool or elementary levels and middle or high school levels. Each course represents a one-half semester, full-time placement. The course begins with observation in the classroom and culminates with full responsibility for the cooperating teacher’s daily schedule, including provision of direct instruction to students.
Note(s): A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking EDSP 755.
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EDSP 756 - Teaching Internship in Special Education: Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Secondary Level Credits: Variable credit, (4-6)
Instructional Method: Field Experience
Prerequisites: Completion of coursework required for licensure and admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Teacher candidates work with PreK-12 students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing during these courses under the supervision of cooperating teachers and university supervisor. Placements are provided at the Preschool or elementary levels and middle or high school levels. Each course represents a one-half semester, full-time placement. The course begins with observation in the classroom and culminates with full responsibility for the cooperating teacher’s daily schedule, including provision of direct instruction to students.
Note(s): A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking EDSP 756.
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EDSP 771 - Teaching Internship in Special Education: Visual Impairments PreK-8th grade Credits: Variable credit, (1-6)
Instructional Method: Field Experience
Prerequisites: Enrollment in one or more of the following courses: EDSP 653 , EDSP 654 , EDSP 656 , EDSP 657 , EDSP 658 , EDSP 659 , EDSP 670
During this internship, teacher candidates work with PreK-12 students with visual impairments. For students who are working as teachers in classrooms serving students with visual impairments, internship experiences and assignments may be completed in that setting; full-time master’s degree students seeking initial licensure will be placed in classroom settings with students with visual impairments. One hour of internship credit requires 50 clock hours in the schools and completion of performance-based assignments with target students. Teacher Candidates must complete a total of six (6) field experience hours with 300 clock hours for licensure in visual impairments. At least one (1) credit hour must be in EDSP 771 Internship in grades PreK-8 and one (1) credit hour must be in EDSP 772 Internship in grades 6-12.
Note(s): A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking EDSP 771.
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EDSP 772 - Teaching Internship in Special Education: Visual Impairments 6-12th grade Credits: Variable credit, (1-6)
Instructional Method: Field Experience
Prerequisites: Enrollment in one or more of the following courses: EDSP 653 , EDSP 654 , EDSP 656 , EDSP 657 , EDSP 658 , EDSP 659 , EDSP 670
During this internship, teacher candidates work with PreK-12 students with visual impairments. For students who are working as teachers in classrooms serving students with visual impairments, internship experiences and assignments may be completed in that setting; full-time master’s degree students seeking initial licensure will be placed in classroom settings with students with visual impairments. One hour of internship credit requires 50 clock hours in the schools and completion of performance-based assignments with target students. Teacher Candidates must complete a total of six (6) field experience hours with 300 clock hours for licensure in visual impairments. At least one (1) credit hour must be in EDSP 771 Internship in grades PreK-8 and one (1) credit hour must be in EDSP 772 Internship in grades 6-12.
Note(s): A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking EDSP 772.
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EDSP 781 - Teaching Internship in Special Education: Adapted Curriculum (Elementary K-8) Credits: Variable credit, (1-6)
Instructional Method: Field Experience
Corequisites: Enrollment in one or more of the following courses: EDSP 674 , EDSP 664 , EDSP 665 , EDSP 667 , EDSP 668 , EDSP 670 ; departmental approval that student meets professional performance criteria.
During this internship, teacher candidates work with K-12 students in special education who receive an adapted curriculum. For students who are working as teachers in classrooms serving students with adapted curriculum, internship experiences and assignments may be completed in that setting; full-time master’s degree students seeking initial licensure will be placed in classroom settings with students with adapted curriculum each semester. One hour of internship credit requires 50 hours of contact and completion of a detailed weekly interactive log, digital recordings of work with target students, and completion of performance-based assignments.
Note(s): A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking EDSP 781.
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EDSP 782 - Teaching Internship in Special Education: Adapted Curriculum (Secondary 6-12) Credits: Variable credit, (1-6)
Instructional Method: Field Experience
Corequisites: Enrollment in one or more of the following courses: EDSP 674 , EDSP 664 , EDSP 665 , EDSP 667 , EDSP 668 , EDSP 670 ; departmental approval that student meets professional performance criteria.
During this internship, teacher candidates work with K-12 students in special education who receive an adapted curriculum. For students who are working as teachers in classrooms serving students with adapted curriculum, internship experiences and assignments may be completed in that setting; full-time master’s degree students seeking initial licensure will be placed in classroom settings with students with adapted curriculum each semester. One hour of internship credit requires 50 hours of contact and completion of a detailed weekly interactive log, digital recordings of work with target students, and completion of performance-based assignments.
Note(s): A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking EDSP 782.
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EDSP 791 - Teaching Internship in Special Education: General Curriculum. Semester hours credit (Elementary Level) Credits: (6)
Instructional Method: Field Experience
Prerequisites: Departmental approval that candidate meets professional performance criteria; Acceptance in the Teacher Education program; Permission of the Special Education Program Coordinator at least four weeks prior to registration.
Teacher candidates work with K-12 students with varying disabilities who access the general curriculum during these courses. Placements are provided at the elementary and middle or secondary levels. Each course represents a one-half semester, fulltime placement. The course begins with observation in the classroom and culminates with full responsibility for the cooperating teacher’s daily schedule, including provision of direct instruction to students.
Note(s): Grading: A-F. A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking EDSP 791.
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EDSP 792 - Teaching Internship in Special Education: General Curriculum. Semester hours credit (Secondary Level) Credits: (6)
Instructional Method: Field Experience
Prerequisites: Departmental approval that candidate meets professional performance criteria; Acceptance in the Teacher Education program; Permission of the Special Education Program Coordinator at least four weeks prior to registration.
Teacher candidates work with K-12 students with varying disabilities who access the general curriculum during these courses. Placements are provided at the elementary and middle or secondary levels. Each course represents a one-half semester, fulltime placement. The course begins with observation in the classroom and culminates with full responsibility for the cooperating teacher’s daily schedule, including provision of direct instruction to students.
Note(s): Grading: A-F. A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking EDSP 792.
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