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Exceptionalities and Human Di

General

Prefix

SPED

Course Number

503

Course Level

Graduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Education and Learning Design

Description

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

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

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.

Outcome

Analyze strategies to support student learning at the highest possible levels.

Outcome

Utilize information about students' families, cultures, and communities as the basis for connecting instruction to students' experiences.

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%

Dependencies

Courses

SPED503 is a prerequisite for:

Programs

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