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Exceptionalities and Human Diversity

General

Prefix

SPED

Course Number

203

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

Special Education

College/School

College of Education and Learning Design

Description

Historical and philosophical background, disabling conditions and their implications, legal basis, resources, and advocacy.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Yes

MN Goal Designation(s)

05

Cultural Diversity

Yes

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Define the role of special education based on an individualized planning and programming process.

Outcome

Examine the process of free appropriate public education to students in special education through a continuum of services.

Outcome

Define historical, philosophical, contemporary issues and legal basis pertaining to the education of individuals with disabilities.

Outcome

Identify definitions, characteristics, and educational implications for students with disabilities eligible for special education services.

Outcome

Describe how disabilities can impact the student's ability to learn, interact socially, and contribute to the community throughout the life span.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Role of special educator based on individual planning process. 20% Process of free appropriate public education through a continuum of services. 15% Historical, philosophical, contemporary, and legal issues pertaining to the education of individuals with disabilities. 20% Definitions, characteristics, and educational implications for students receiving special education services. 25% Impact of student’s ability to learn interact socially, and contribute to the community throughout the life span. 20%

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