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SPE 600 Current Issues and Historical Trends in Special Education

Concentrated study of current special education problems with particular attention to program implementation and development resulting from recent legislation and research. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Admission to a master’s program in special education.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

Credits
1(1-0)

SPE 620 Evidence-based Approaches for Teaching Students with Mild Cognitive Impairment

This course presents evidence-based strategies for preparing future special educators for teaching students with mild cognitive impairment. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: SPE 660.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 624 Behavioral Assessment and Intervention for Students with Cognitive Impairment

This course prepares future special educators to effectively develop and administer assessments to evaluate behavioral progress and social skill development for students with cognitive impairment. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 640 Administration of Special Education

Study of the organization and administration of special education programs. This course may be offered in an online format. Identical to EDL 675. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

EDL 675

SPE 641 Evidence-based Approaches for Teaching Students with Moderate/Profound Cognitive Impairment

This course presents evidence-based strategies for preparing future special educators for teaching students with moderate/profound cognitive impairment. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: SPE 660.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 645 Special Education Workshop

Study of trends, alternative approaches, and innovative curriculum in planning for individuals with disabilities. Specifically for in-service training. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

SPE 650 Promoting Self-Determination and Self-Regulation in Students with SLD

This course involves evidence-based strategies for promoting self- determination, self-regulation, and self-advocacy skills in students with specific learning disabilities. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: SPE 577.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 660 Understanding Students with Disabilities

Introduction to characteristics of students with disabilities. This course addresses issues relevant to special education practices. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 661 Individualized Education Program Development and Implementation

Developing, facilitating, and implementing effective Individualized Education Programs for students with disabilities. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 662 Culturally Responsive Instruction and Collaboration

Survey of sociocultural influences on culturally and linguistically diverse students with disabilities. Introduces and reinforces culturally responsive and collaborative practices that promote equity in education. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: SPE 660.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 663 Strategies for Teaching Students with Disabilities

Pedagogical methods and evidence-based approaches for effectively teaching students with disabilities across instructional settings. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: SPE 660.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 665 Independent Study

Individual research or project dealing with a problem in special education. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson.

Credits
1-3(Spec)

SPE 671 Transition for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

This course presents evidence-based strategies for transitioning students with cognitive impairments from school to adulthood. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: SPE 660.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 675 Literacy Instruction for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities

Methods and materials used in teaching students with specific learning disabilities. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: SPE 577.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 679 Behavioral and Curricular Interventions for Individuals with Mild

Examining the relationship between student behaviors and curriculum in the education of individuals with mild disabilities, focusing on the techniques and practices of various interventions. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: SPE 600, 695; admission to MA in Special Education program.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 689 Graduate Practicum in Special Education

Provide students the opportunity to develop and demonstrate competencies required for working with students with autism spectrum disorder or cognitive impairment or emotional impairment or specific learning disabilities. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Autism Spectrum Disorder: CDO 550; SPE 530, 531, 532, 533. Cognitive Impairment: SPE 519, 521, 522. Emotional Impairment: SPE 578, 579, 581. Specific Learning Disabilities: SPE 577, 650, 675, 690. Application to register for this course must be filed during the semester prior to registration for approval.

Credits
6(Spec)

SPE 690 Mathematics Instruction for Students with Specific Learning

Methods and materials used in teaching mathematics to students with specific learning disabilities. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: SPE 577, 675.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 695 Research for Special Education

Presentation and application of designs and procedures pertinent to conducting research in special education. Includes writing a research proposal and manuscript, implementing mini-research project. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Regular or conditional admission to the M.A. in Special Education; SPE 600, permission of instructor.

Credits
3(3-0)