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SPE 500 Collaborating with Stakeholders Around Early Childhood Special Education

This course examines current issues in early childhood special education aligned with developmentally appropriate practices, working with families and professionals. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 504 Teaching Students in Inclusive Settings

Theory and practice of the instruction of students who have disabilities in general education settings. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Junior standing or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 510 Advanced Technology in Education

Students will study and practice the integration of technology in classroom instruction and management, with emphasis upon software evaluation and lesson design. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisite: EDU 290 or graduate status.

Credits
3(2-3)

SPE 519 Students with Cognitive Impairment

Causes, diagnostic procedures, and research concerning individuals with cognitive impairment from historical, current, and potential future perspectives. Grade of C+ or better required to count toward degree. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: SPE 126 with a grade of C or better; SPE 322 and 323 with grades of C+ or better; Admission to Teacher Education. Graduate students may be admitted with permission of instructor.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 521 Teaching Students with Cognitive Impairment

Special techniques and materials used in the instruction of students identified with cognitive impairment. Grade of C+ or better required to count towarddegree. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: SPE 126 with a grade of C or better; SPE 322 and 323 with grades of C+ or better; Admission to Teacher Education. Graduate students may be admitted with permission of instructor.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 522 Seminar in Advanced Methods for Teaching Students with Cognitive

This course involves the practical application of pedagogical knowledge for teaching students with cognitive impairment. Students must receive a C+ or better in this course. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: SPE 126 with a C or better; SPE 322, 323, 324, 519, 521 all with a C+ or better; Admission to Teacher Education. Co- Requisite: SPE 458.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 530 Autism Spectrum Disorder: Characteristics and Etiology

This course reviews characteristics and etiology of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. This course may be offered in an online format. Identical to PSY 575. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: Junior standing or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

PSY 575

SPE 531 Autism Spectrum Disorder: Educational Implications

Presentation of special techniques and materials used in best practice instruction of students with autism spectrum disorders. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: SPE 530; senior standing or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 532 Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) as it relates to learners with autism spectrum disorders in inclusive settings. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: SPE 530; senior standing or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 533 Promoting Independence for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Presentation of special techniques and materials used in promoting independence through functional living skills and transition for students with autism spectrum disorders. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: SPE 530; senior standing or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 536 Field Experience: Autism

Practice and application of knowledge and strategies for teaching students with autism under faculty supervision. Application to register for this course must be filed during the semester prior to registration for approval. Prerequisites: SPE 530, SPE 531, PSY 586, PSY 682, CDO 550, and graduate status.

Credits
3(Spec)

SPE 545 Special Education Workshop

Study of trends, alternative approaches, and innovative curricula in programming for the exceptional student. This course is a variable credit topical workshop. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Junior standing or graduate status.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

SPE 550WI Teaching Diverse Students in Educational Settings

Survey of sociocultural influences on the performance of students from varying backgrounds, and educational provisions made for them in public schools including an anti-bias framework. This course may be offered in an online format. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 557 Clinical Experience in Early Childhood Special Education

This course involves the practical application of pedagogical knowledge related to developmentally appropriate educational programming in Birth- Kindergarten settings. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: SPE 585; Admission to Teacher Education. Pre/Co- requisite: SPE 500.

Credits
6(Spec)

SPE 570 Career Development and Transitions

Lifespan issues for persons with disabilities, stressing curriculum content and instructional strategies that promote interdisciplinary career development and transition education at all age levels. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: SPE 126 with a C or better; Junior standing or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 577 Introduction to Specific Learning Disability

Systematic introduction to characteristics of specific learning disability (SLD) including eligibility determination and evidence-based instructional approaches for teaching students with SLD. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Junior standing or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 578 Students with Emotional Impairment

Diagnostic procedures, therapy, and research concerning children and youth with emotional impairment. Grade of C+ or better required to count toward degree. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: SPE 126 with a grade of C or better; SPE 322 and 323 with grades of C+ or better; Admission to Teacher Education.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 579 Teaching Students with Emotional Impairment

Intervention approaches to design positive classroom environments. Includes identification of behavioral/affective issues, social skills instruction, and proactive classroom management approaches. Grade of C+ or better required. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: SPE 126 with a grade of C or better; SPE 322, 323 with grades of C+ or better; Admission to Teacher Education. Graduate students may be admitted with permission of instructor.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 581 Seminar in Advanced Methods for Teaching Students with Emotional

This course involves the practical application of pedagogical knowledge for teaching students with emotional impairment. Students must receive a C+ or better in this course. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: SPE 126 with a C or better; SPE 322, 323, 324, 578, 579 all with a C+ or better; Admission to Teacher Education. Co- Requisite: SPE 456.

Credits
3(3-0)

SPE 585 Early Childhood Special Education

This course examines current issues in early childhood special education aligned with developmentally-appropriate practices, working with families and professionals. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: HDF 100; or junior standing; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)