ESP 412 Special Education Issues
The purpose of this course is to familiarize candidates with procedural and legal issues in special education. This course focuses on federal laws, state laws, referal processes, labeling guidelines, and application of issues to professional practice. The understanding of procedural and legal issues in the development of special education guidelines and practices form a foundation for future special education courses.Prerequisites: Admittance to the Special Education Endorsement program or prior approval of the Program Director or appropriate faculty is required before students begin the course.