ESP 370A Content: Exceptionality in Special Education

The purpose of this course is to inform candidates on both inclusion and specialist paradigms, including definitions of disabilities and program delivery.  This course emphasizes identification, specific needs of students, service delivery, and legal issues.  Practical application of these principles forms the foundation for future special education courses. 

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Per program plan, plan of study, or approval of program director.

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Applies best practice in supporting students with disabilities.
3. Organize definitions associated with special education by characteristics, cause, and prevalence.
4. Examine and then summarize current research on an exceptionality.
5. Record terminology associated with special education.