2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions Course Descriptions 2008–09 Cedarville University 215 EDSP-3100 – EGCP-2110 EDSP-4300 2 hours Behavioral and Instructional Management –Fa 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 applied behavior analysis and functional assessment. 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 to identify and place students with mild-moderate needs in special education 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 3 hours Special Education Clinical: Middle Childhood –Fa, Sp An opportunity to implement the objectives, skills, and instructional strategies for teaching mathematics, science, and social studies to students with mild to 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: $135) EDSP-4550 3 hours Special Education Clinical: Adolescent andYoung Adult 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: $135) EDSP-4880 1-3 hours Topics in Special Education –Fa, Sp, Su Selected topics in special education that will complement or extend existing courses or expose candidates to topics not taught in other courses; may be proposed by an EDSP faculty or student. Prerequisites: faculty advisor and instructor’s permission. EDSP-4900 10-12 hours Student Teaching and Seminar: Special Education A teaching experience for special education only majors with students who have mild-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: $180) Computer Engineering (EGCP) EGCP-1010 Digital Logic Design –Fa, Sp 3 hours Introduction to digital logic design, number systems, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, computer simulation tools, combinational network design, flip flops, counters, state machines, and sequential networks. Circuits are designed in class and are built and evaluated in the laboratory. Two lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week. (Fee: $100) EGCP-2110 Microprocessors –Fa 3 hours Introduction to the fundamentals of microprocessors, including assembly language programming, memory hierarchies, peripheral device interfacing, interrupts, and microcomputer design. Two lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week; design project required. Prerequisite: EGCP-1010 Digital Logic Design. (Fee: $100) EDSP-3100 3 hours Diagnostic and Remedial Reading –Fa, Sp An introduction to the use of formal and informal assessment techniques for identification and remediation 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. For Early Childhood majors. (Fee: $60) EDSP-3150 3 hours Intervention and Diagnosis in Reading for Special Educators – Sp 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; EDUC-2300 Introduction to the Reading Process. For Special Education majors. (Fee: $60) EDSP-3500 Special Education Law –Su 1 hour An overview of special education law with an emphasis on the history of the law and children with disabilities and understanding the implementation and accountability mechanisms of inclusive education. Prerequisites: Introduction to Education block, Corequisites: Intro block may be taken during the same summer. (Fee: $150) EDSP-3950 3 hours Special Education Clinical: Early Childhood –Fa, Sp 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; major in special education. Corequisite: other courses in the Early Childhood Methods I block. (Fee: $135) 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 2 hours Communication, Collaboration, and Inclusion Skills –Fa, Sp A presentation of the techniques of collaboration and consultation needed to enhance the teacher candidate’s communication with individuals with special needs, parents, educational team members, and other professionals. Also includes strategies for adapting and modifying instruction for students with special needs. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Corequisite: Other courses in the Methods II block.