Characteristics of Students with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

General

Prefix

SPED

Course Number

520

Course Level

Graduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Education and Learning Design

Description

Characteristics and development of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities 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 developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.

Outcome

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

Outcome

Evaluate Minnesota special education eligibility criteria for students with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.

Outcome

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

Dependencies

Programs

SPED520 is a completion requirement for: