ED 5001 INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION
This course is focused on the historical, social, and legal concepts of special education, including individual differences in human developmental processes and variations, learning processes, motivation and the characteristics of students within the full range of disabilities and special health-care needs. Categorical definitions, both federal and NYS, continuum of services, referral and identification procedures, nature and uses of assistive technology and post school outcomes will be discussed. The course is intended for beginning level or non-special education teachers. Field work is required.