Characteristics of Students with Learning and Behavior Disorders

General

Prefix

SPED

Course Number

521

Course Level

Graduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Education and Learning Design

Description

Characteristics of and issues related to students with learning and behavior disorders including psychosocial, educational, vocational, and leisure outcomes.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Identify the etiology, characteristics, and classifications of learning disabilities and emotional/behavioral disorders.

Outcome

Identify the general developmental, academic, social and behavioral, and functional characteristics of students with disabilities and emotional/behavioral disorders as they relate to levels of support needed.

Outcome

Evaluate Minnesota special education eligibility criteria for students with disabilities and emotional/behavioral disorders.

Outcome

Use medical terminology to define medical conditions for students with disabilities and emotional/behavioral disorders, including the role of other professionals in meeting educational needs.