1993-1994 Academic Catalog

The program prepares students to work as special education teachers in public and Christian schools around the world. Applications for State of Ohio certification in developmentally handi– capped, severe behavior handicapped, and specific learning disabilities were submitted in the spring of 1993. It is anticipated that State of Ohio certification will be available for graduates in the class of 1997. To provide a solid educational foundation and enable students to have a variety of professional options, the special education program requires that students complete the requirements for certification in either elementary or secondary education along with the special education curriculum. The program offers three areas of special education specialization: Developmentally Handicapped Severe Behavioral Handicapped Specific Leaming Disability Students combining two specializations may divide their special education student teaching into two parts, one for each specialization. Secondary education students must, in addition to the specialization and psychology concentration require– ments outlined, take the following courses: EDUC-371 Methods and Materials for Mathematics .. 5 EDUC-391 Reading Methods ............................. 7 All specializations require a concentration in psychol– ogy. Elementary education majors may use this as their concentration area. The psychology concentration requirements involve thirty-two quarter hours includ– ing: PYCH-160 General Psychology ........................... 5 PYCH-261 Psychological Statistics ....................... 5 PYCH-270 Child Development ........................... 4 PYCH-363 Psychological Measurement ................. 5 PYCH-365 Psychology of Leaming ...................... 4 PYCH-366 Fundamentals of Counseling ................ 5 PYCH-376 Cognition and Perception .................... 4 EDSP-225 Survey of Specific Leaming Disabilities ... 3 EDSP-321 Career Education and Occupational Training ..................................................... 2 EDSP-333 Instructional and Behavioral Management of Exceptional Individuals ................................ 2 EDSP-431 Assessment of Exceptional Children ....... 4 EDSP-432 Communication and Consultation Skills for Special Educators ...................................... 2 EDSP-451 Special Education Student Teaching ...... 15 EDSP-465 Adaptive Curriculum, Materials, and Methods for Special Education .......................... 3 Special education majors use Christian ministry opportunities to gain experience in working with handicapped students.