2002-2003 Academic Catalog

83 Education School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies EDSP-2510 Survey of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities- Su (Out-of-Class) 1 hour An extended overview of the theories, research, and practices related to the education of individuals with mental retardation and/or developmental disabilities. For early childhood and special education double majors who have already taken EDSP-2500 Survey of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities: Early Childhood and need to complete the requirements for EDSP-2520 Survey of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities: Special Education. Emphasis on causal factors, assessment, and management. Prerequisite: successful completion of the Introduction to Teaching block; or permission of department chair; and EDSP-2500. EDSP-2520 Survey of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities: Special Education- Su 2 hours An overview of the theories, research, and practices related to the education of individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Emphasis on causal factors, assessment, and educational implications. Prerequisite: successful completion of the Introduction to Teaching block; or permission of department chair. EDSP-2600 Survey of Behavior Disorders- Su 2 hours An overview of the theories, research, and practices related to the education of individuals with emotional and/or behavioral disorders. Emphasis on causal factors, assessment, and management. Taken in a special one-week block during the sophomore summer. Prerequisite: successful completion of Introduction to Teaching Block; or permission of instructor. EDSP-3100 Diagnostic and Remedial Reading- Fa,Sp 3 hours An introduction to the use of formal and informal assessment techniques for identification of reading difficulties. Teacher candidates learn practical instructional strategies for teaching students with reading problems and apply the techniques by working with elementary students in a school setting. Prerequisite: EDUC-2300 Introduction to the Reading Process. (Fee: $30) EDSP-3150 Intervention and Diagnosis in Reading for Special Educators 3 hours Study and implementation of individual testing and teaching strategies for skill development in reading; analysis of programs and materials; and development of individualized plans for remediation of specific skill deficits. Prerequisites: the Introduction to Teaching block; and EDUC-2300 Introduction to the Reading Process . EDSP-3950 Special Education Clinical: Early Childhood - Fa 3 hours An introduction to the objectives, skills, instructional strategies, teaching aids, and resource materials for teaching reading and the language arts to students with and without mild-moderate needs at the early childhood level. Prerequisites: admission to the teacher education program; and major in special education. Corequisite: other courses in the Early Childhood Methods I block. (Fee: $105) EDSP-4000 Principles of Inclusion - Fa,Sp 1 hour An examination of the theories, research, and practices of adapting and modifying curriculum, instruction, and the learning environment for students with special educational needs. An accompanying clinical experience allows teacher candidates to implement what they have learned. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: enrollment in the appropriate upper-level methods block. EDSP-4100 Adaptive Curriculum and Instruction - Fa 2 hours An introduction to the curriculum, intervention strategies, instructional materials, and educational technology used with students with mild-moderate special educational needs. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: other courses in the Special Education block. EDSP-4150 Career and Occupational Training - Fa 2 hours A look at the role of occupational training in the special education curriculum including the techniques used in developing occupational interests and abilities at various age levels. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: other courses in the Special Education block. EDSP-4250 Communication, Collaboration, and InclusionSkills- Fa,Sp 2 hours A presentation of the techniques of collaboration and consultation needed to enhance communication of the teacher candidate with exceptional individuals, parents, educational team members, and other professionals. Also includes strategies for adapting and modifying instruction for special needs students. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: Early Childhood Clinical II. EDSP-4300 Behavioral and Instructional Management - Fa 2 hours A presentation of the learning theory, motivation, and behavioral approaches to management of the social and academic environment of learners with mild-moderate special educational needs. Emphasis is on functional assessment and the behavioral intervention process. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisites: other courses in the Special Education block. EDSP-4400 Assessment in Special Education Fa 4 hours Study in the administration and interpretation of formal and informal educational assessment instruments used for the placement of students with mild-moderate needs and the development of appropriate education goals and objectives. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisites: other courses in the Special Education block. EDSP-4450 Special Education Clinical: Middle Childhood- Fa,Sp 3 hours An opportunity to implement the objectives, skills, and instructional strategies for teaching mathematics, science, and social studies to students with mild-moderate needs at the middle childhood level. Prerequisite: successful completion of the E.C. Methods I block. Corequisites: other courses in the E.C. Methods II block. (Fee: $105) EDSP-4550 Special Education Clinical: Adolescent andYoungAdult 3 hours An opportunity to use the skills learned developing and implementing individualized educational plans and behavior intervention strategies for adolescent and young adult students with mild to moderate special educational needs. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: other courses in the Special Education block. (Fee: $105) EDSP-4900 Student Teaching and Seminar: Special Education 10-12 hours A teaching experience for special education only majors with students who have mild to moderate special educational needs under the supervision of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Seminars encourage reflection on the teaching experience as well as discussion of issues of importance to educators. Prerequisite: successful completion of the Early Childhood Methods II and Special Education blocks. (Fee: $100)