EDS 510 - Introduction to Special Education (3 cr.)

This course provides an overview of the field of special education, past and present, including historical and contemporary issues. It covers the categories and characteristics of disabilities and needs of learners with exceptionalities. It includes significant litigation and legislation in the field of special education. The course will examine curriculum, placement options, and various types of supports for students and the roles of teachers in planning, delivering, and assessing appropriate education. Teacher candidates will learn about individualized and differentiated instructional practices to engage all students in meaningful learning activities.
Prerequisite(s): Matriculation into Childhood M.S.T., or Adolescence M.S.T., or M.S.ED. Special Education.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer