Provides historical perspective and current views of exceptionalities. Develops specific information regarding human exceptionalities while clarifying realistic attitudes towards persons with exceptionalities.

Introduction to special education, including: historical and legal perspective, characteristics of individuals with exceptionalities, issues related to identification and services, role of professionals in special and general education.

Prerequisites: EDSE 201 or concurrently. Addresses the development of the Individual Education Program through effective collaboration and consultation, including pre-referral through implementations, individualized planning, and student and family involvement.

Prerequisite: Application for Initial Admission to PTEP; 2.75 GPA required or new student at UNC. To become familiar with special education bachelor degree program requirements; introduced to teaching as a profession and the roles and responsibilities of special educators; school placements may be public or private, K-12; required classroom observations and seminars.

Prerequisite: Application for Initial Admission to PTEP; 2.75 GPA required or new student at UNC; previous and relevant special education experience, waved by special education program coordinator. To become familiar with special education bachelor degree program requirements; introduced to teaching as a profession and the roles and responsibilities of special educators; required seminars.