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.

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.

Prerequisites

Concurrent Prerequisite EDSE 201 with a minimum grade of D-

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.

Prerequisites

Completion of Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP

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.

Prerequisites

(GPA-2.75) and (EDFE 110 with a minimum grade of S or Completion of Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP)