EDS 357 Initial
Practicum in
Special Education (1). An introductory supervised field experience for special
education majors. Students will participate in two special education programs
as teacher aides. Placement will include public schools and other agencies serving
children with disabilities. May be repeated to a maximum of three credits. Lecture
one hour; field experience, three hours per week. Prereq or concurrent:
EDS 375.
EDS 375 Introduction to Education
of Exceptional Children (3). An introduction to the various contemporary
areas of special education. Topics include special education diagnostic
categories, programming, service delivery models, career education, child
advocacy and litigation affecting public education for children with
disabilities.
EDS 395 Independent Study in
Special Education (1-6). An independent study course for undergraduate
students with an interest in a specific problem in special education. Offered
by
appointment.
EDS 447 Strategies for Including Students with Disabilities in the Elementary Classroom (2). This course will focus on the inclusion of studens with disabilities in all aspects of the elementary classroom. The course will prepare general education elementary teachers to collaborate with special education teachers and other professionals in planning and implementing instruction, behavioral supports, and assessment. Prereq: Admission to the Teacher Education Program in Elementary Education, completion of EDP 303, and concurrent enrollment in EDC 322.
EDS 459 Student Teaching in
Special Education (3-12). Supervised student teaching experience utilizing
the special techniques used in working with individuals with exceptional
educational problems such as speech handicaps, physical handicaps, visual
impairments, hearing disabilities, neurological impairments (learning disabilities),
mental retardation, and the gifted. To be offered only
on a pass-fail basis. Prereq: Must complete the published College requirements
for admission to student teaching; admission to the Teacher Education Program
permission of instructor.
EDS 513 Legal Issues in Special
Education (3). A review of pertinent legislation concerning human and
constitutional rights and parental issues related to persons with disabilities.
Teachers specific responsibilities and liabilities are described and related
to current requirements for development of appropriate educational programs.
Emphasis is given to how, through active parent participation, teachers
can
facilitate each student's developmental progress. Prereq: EDS 375 or consent
of instructor.
EDS 514 Instructional Technology
in
Special Education (3). An overview of ways technology can be used to facilitate
the education of students with disabilities. Topics include personal computer
operation, personal productivity tools, instructional software evaluation and
integration into the curriculum, multimedia applications, telecommunications,
and emerging technologies. Lecture,
three hours; laboratory, two hours per week. Prereq: EDS 375 or EDP 203.
EDS 516 Principles of Behavior
Management and Instruction (3). Basic principles of applied behavior
analysis and modification which employ social learning theory and operant
conditioning models are taught. Emphasis is placed on designing individual
learning environments, selecting and implementing behavior management strategies,
writing behavioral
objectives, and performing task analyses. Prereq: EDS 375 or permission
of instructor.
EDS 517 Assistive Technology
in Special
Education (3). A general introduction to the theory, need, and use of assistive
devices in the classroom. Review of physical disabilities and basic operation,
maintenance, and trouble shooting techniques will be presented. Service personnel
typically associated with training in the use of assistive devices will be discussed.
Students will be required to
simulate a disability and use an assistive device. Prereq: EDS 375 or
permission of instructor.
EDS 522 Children and Families (3). The purpose of this course is to provide students with information related to working with young children with and without disabilities and their families. This course will focus both on presenting new information and providing opportunities for students to practice skills necessary for working with families. (Same as IEC 522.)
EDS 528 Educational Assessment
for
Students with Mild Disabilities (3). Procedures for administering formal
and informal tests to determine specific educationally relevant strengths and
deficits of children with learning and behavior disorders. The characteristics
of children with learning and behavior disorders are surveyed, as they relate
to special
education programming. Prereq: EDS 375, EDS 516 and admission to the Teacher
Education Program; or
consent of instructor.
EDS 529 Educational Programming
for
Students with Mild Disabilities (3). Procedures for administering formal
and informal tests to determine specific educationally relevant characteristics
of children with mild disabilities. Includes educational assessment and programming
in reading, math, and
language. Prereq: Admission to Teacher Education Program, EDC 329, EDS
513, and 516, or consent of
instructor; prereq or concur: EDS 528.
EDS 530 Moderate and Severe
Disabilities (3). Special education issues with individuals exhibiting
moderate to severe intellectual and developmental disabilities. A critical
examination of contemporary research with regard to the educational, behavioral,
developmental issues of individuals exhibiting moderate to severe intellectual
and developmental disabilities. Issues and research describing the full
educational inclusion and community integration of persons with moderate
to severe intellectual and developmental disabilities will be addressed.
Lecture, three hours; field experience,
three hours.
EDS 546 Transdisciplinary Services
for Students with Multiple Disabilities (3). This course will focus
on the philosophical issues related to teaching students with deaf-blindness
and other multiple disabilities. Professionals will discuss pertinent information
related to planning for this population of students, particularly in the
areas of communication, physical managment, health, sensory input, and
vitality. Students will utilize information obtained to plan for a studnet
with deaf-blindness or other multiple disabilities. Strategies presented
for planning will include transdisciplinary assessment, person-centered
planning, and activity-base
instruction. Prereq: EDS 375 or EDS 600 or consent of instructor. (Same
as RC 546.)
EDS 547 Collaboration and Inclusion
in School and Community Settings (3). This course will focus on inclusion
of students with moderate to severe disabilities in all aspects of school
and community life, with special consideration given to the individual
student planning variables that must be addressed in meeting the needs
of each school- age student and for preparing students to function as fully
and independently in their communities as possible. The course is designed
to meet the needs of those pursuring certification in Moderate and Severe
Disabilities and pursuring degrees in Elementary and Secondary Education,
Vocational Rehabilitation, School Psychology, Social Work, Physical Therapy,
Communications Disorders, and related disciplines. Prereq: Consent
of instructor. (Same as RC 547.)
EDS 548 Curriculum Design for
Students
with Moderate and Severe Disabilities (3). Educational and adaptive behavior
assessment and curriculum prescription for individuals exhibiting moderate intellectual
and developmental disabilities. The course participant will acquire skills in
the use of current formal and informal educational and adaptive behavior assessment
procedures for use in prescribing curriculum, instructional, behavioral intervention
with individuals exhibiting moderate intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Specific attention will be focused on procedures for using assessment data and
curriculum prescription that enhances the full inclusion of school age individuals
with disabilities with their non-disabled peers. Lecture, three hours; field
experience, four to six hours per week. Prereq: EDS 516, 530; or consent
of instructor.
EDS 549 Methods for Students
with
Moderate and Severe Disabilities (3). The course participant will serve as
a teacher aide in a classroom or other service delivery setting under the supervision
of a person certified to teach students with moderate to severe disabilities.
Course requirements include application of direct observation, formal and informal
assessment of pupil performance, clinical writing and instructional and behavioral
intervention in both individualized and small group settings. Practicum settings
used by course participants will model best practices with regard to instruction,
behavior management, and the full inclusion of persons with moderate to severe
disabilities with their non-disabled peers. Lecture, two hours; field experience,
six to
eight hours per week. Prereq: Admission to the Teacher Education Program,
EDS 516, 548, or consent of
instructor.
EDS
550 Student Teaching: Moderate/Severe Disabilities (6-12).
Student teaching in the low-incidence disabilities classroom. Supervised
student teaching in a classroom for students identified as having moderate
to severe disabilities. To be offered on a letter grade basis only. Prereq:
Must complete the published College requirement for admission to student
teaching, including admission to the Teacher Education Program; or consent
of instructor.
EDS
558 Special Issues in Special Education (1-9). In-depth study of a current and topical problem or issue in the education of exceptional children and youth. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. A title is assigned each time the course is offered. (Same as RC 558).
EDS 570 Emotional and Behavioral
Disabilities (3). The emotional and behavioral problems of exceptional
children and youth are considered in the context of normal child development.
A survey of the major categories of emotional and behavioral disabilities
includes identification, description, and etiology, with material drawn
from clinical, theoretical, and research sources. Approaches to remediation
cover both community resources and the
roles of various professional personnel. Prereq:
EDS 375 or equivalent.
EDS 589 Field Experiences: Mild
Disabilities (3). Supervised pre-student teaching experiences with
children having learning and behavioral disabilities, including practica
experience with public school students in at least two different special
education sites. Approximately two hours lecture-discussion and two three-hour
observations
and/or practica per week. Prereq: EDS 513, 516, admission to the Teacher
Education Program; or consent of instructor. Prereq, or concur: EDS 528. Must
take EDS 529 concurrently. Must note take concurrently with the Middle School
methods block (EDS 330, EDS 343, and
two methods classes).
EDS 600 Survey of Special
Education (3). A survey of current status of the field of special education.
Emphasis is on analysis of the major research literature pertaining to exceptional
children
and their education. Prereq: Graduate standing.
EDS 601 Applied Behavioral
Analysis (3). The focus of this course is on the technology of applied
behavior analysis, including the functional analysis of children's behavior
and the development, implementation and evaluation of behavior management
programs with children and youth. Prereq: Completion of EDS 516 or equivalent, with a grade of "B" or better.
EDS 602 Administration and
Programs in Special Education (3). The organization, management and
supervision of programs for exceptional children at the local, state
and national levels. Roles and functions of the special education administrator
are considered. Experiences drawn from special residential, private and
public day
schools are studied. Prereq: Certification in special education; six hours
of course work in
educational administration and supervision.
EDS 603 Behavioral Consultation
in the Schools (3). Principles and techniques of behavioral consulting
with classroom teachers and other school personnel, with particular focus
on supporting handicapped children in mainstream education programs. The
consultant's role in providing indirect service to children, through inservice
teacher training and consultation is emphasized. Lecture, two hours; laboratory,
two hours. Prereq: EDS 601, or equivalent; EDP 671 (may be taken
concurrently); or
permission of instructor.
EDS 610 Advanced Educational
Assessment for Students with Mild Disabilities (3). An intensive study
of, and laboratory experience in, the assessment of educational problems
of children with mild disabilities. Special emphasis is given to the relationship
of physical, intellectual, emotional and behavioral disabilities to performance
in the individual or group setting. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two
hours. Prereq: EDS 528 or
consent of instructor.
EDS 611 Advanced Educational
Programming for Students with Learning Disabilities (3). An in-depth
study of learning disabilities, including characteristics, issues, and
research-based
interventions for academic and social behaviors. Prereq: EDS 529 and
EDS 610 or equivalent, or
consent of instructor.
EDS 612 Advanced Practicum: Special Education (3-6). Intensive clinical experience with exceptional children in day and residential schools, hospitals and private agencies. Students engage in prescriptive teaching with persons with disabilities in individualized, small group and special class settings. Laboratory, 6-12 hours per week. Prereq: Graduate standing; major in special education.
EDS 630 Methods for Teaching
Students with Disabilities (3). An intensive study of the principles
and procedures used in programming learning activities for students with
disabilities. Topical areas include the acquisition of stimulus control
and programming for generalization and maintenance of induced behavior
change. Lecture, three
hours. Prereq: EDS 601 and consent of
instructor.
EDS 631 Programming for Students
with Moderate and Severe Disabilities (3). Intensive review of instructional
programs designed for use with students with moderate and severe disabilities.
Emphasis is on assessment of and developing learning activities/sequences
for students with moderate and severe disabilities. Lecture, three
hours. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
EDS 632 Advanced Practicum:
Moderate and Severe Disabilities (1-12). Intensive educational experience
with students with moderate and severe disabilities in educational, residential
and hospital settings. Site and practicum responsibilities will be based
on students' competencies and area of interest. May be repeated to a maximum
of 12 credits. Prereq: Graduate standing and consent of
instructor.
EDS 633 Single Subject Research
Design (3). Principles and methods in designing Single Subject Research
in educational settings. Students will be required to design and defend
a
research proposal. Prereq: EDS 601 or 630 or
consent of instructor.
EDS 640 Assistive
Technology (3). An introduction to the techniques and devices which assist
individuals with disabilities in performing functional tasks and achieving increased
independence. Emphasis is placed on the functional use of technology by persons
with disabilities and the integration of assistive technology into the home,
community, school and workplace. Topics include the transdisciplinary approach
to service delivery, toy adaptation, switch construction and use, environmental
control, alternate computer access, curricular adaptations, and augmentative
communication. Prereq: EDS 514 and EDS 600, or permission of
instructor.
EDS 641 Assistive Technology
Assessment (3). A study of procedures for conducting assessments that
will result in the selection and use of assistive technologies that people
with disabilities can use to improve their ability to function in the environment.
Topics will include the use of assessment models and protocols, environmental
adaptations, assistive technology resources, preparation of assessment
reports, team decision making, and evaluation of assistive technology use.
Students will engage in assistive technology assessment observations, role
play, authentic assessments, and
interdisciplinary collaboration. Prereq: EDS
641, or permission of instructor.
EDS 647 Seminar in Special
Education Technology (Variable topic) (1-3). A topical seminar on technology
applications in special education. Seminars will address different topics
of timely interest, current issues, and various approaches to providing
assistive technology and instructional technology services for people with
disabilities. Prereq: EDS 514 and EDS 600, or permission of
instructor.
EDS 648 Coordinating Special
Education Technology Programs (3). Students will study procedures for
planning and implementing special education technology programs in schools.
Topics will include use of planning models, philosophy and mission development,
generating program goals and objective, procedures for preparing strategic
plans, establishing policies and procedures, identifying resource requirements,
managing program implementation, evaluation of program effectiveness, and
preparation of
proposals for funding. Prereq: Six credits of prior technology coursework
or permission of
instructor.
EDS 649 Advanced Practicum:
Special Education Technology (1-9). Students will engage in supervised
practicum activities associated with the delivery of technology services
to individuals with disabilities. Practicium settings may include schools,
rehabilitation agencies, clinics, hospitals, technology resource centers,
administrative offices, and other facilities involved in the development
or delivery of technology services. May be repeated to a maximum of nine
credits. Prereq: EDS 514 and EDS
600, or permission of instructor.
EDS 701 Seminar for Special
Education Leadership Personnel (1). Study of issues and topics affecting
the preparation of special education personnel and of research issues involving
persons with disabilities and educational programs. May be repeated to
a maximum of six credits. Lecture, two
hours per week. Prereq: Admission to the Ed.S.
or Ed.D. program.
EDS 710 Seminar in Mild
Disabilities (3). Advanced study of issues related to mild disabilities of
children, including etiology, assessment, intervention, theories, and contemporary
research findings. Prereq: Admission to Ed.S. or Ed.D. program in Special
Education or consent of
instructor.
EDS 711 Seminar in Moderate
and
Severe Disabilities (3). Advanced study of issues related to moderate and
severe disabilities, including problems of identification and assessment, program
alternative, curricula, theories, and contemporary
research findings. Prereq: Admission to Ed.S.. or Ed.D. program in Special
Education or consent of
instructor.
EDS 712 Seminar in Special
Education Professional Services (3). Study of procedures for providing
special education professional services including consultation, technical
assistance, continuing education programs, professional organization development,
committee and advisory board involvement, professional writing and editing,
leadership training, and funding proposal development. Prereq: Admission
to the Ed.S. or Ed.D. program
in special education or consent of instructor.
EDS 720 Seminar in Special
Education Teacher Preparation (3). Study of the design and implementation
of special education teacher education preparation programs, including
syllabus development, organization of class presentations, instructional
alternatives, scheduling, student assessment, professor-student interactions,
student advising, resource identification and utilization and
program evaluation. Prereq: Admission to the Ed.S. or Ed.D. program in
special education or consent
of instructor.
EDS 730 Seminar in Special
Education Administration (3). Administration of special education programs
at the local and state levels. Emphasis is on program planning, staffing,
fiscal management and program evaluation. Prereq: EDS 602 and admission
to the Ed.S. or Ed.D. program in special education or consent of
instructor.
EDS 731 Advanced Practicum:
Special Education Administration (1-9). Supervised practicium experiences
related to the admission of special education programs at the local and
state levels, and project management, including staff management and development,
program planning, evaluation, fiscal management, organization, reporting,
communications, and coordination. laboratory, three- nine hours. May be
repeated to a maximum of nine
credits. Prereq: Admission to the Ed.S. or Ed.D. program in special education
administration or in certification program for special education
administrators.
EDS 748 Master's Thesis Research (0). Half-time
to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a
maximum of six semesters. Prereq: All coursework toward the degree must
be completed.
EDS 749 Dissertation Research Half-time
to full-time work on dissertation. May be repeated to a
maximum of six semesters. Prereq: Registration for two full-time semesters
of 769 residence credit following the successful completion of the qualifying
exams.
EDS
767 Dissertation Residency Credit (2) Residency credit for dissertation
research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this
course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters
are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the
dissertation is completed and defended.
EDS 768 Residence Credit for
the Master's
Degree (0). May be repeated to a maximum of 12
hours.
EDS 769 Residence Credit for
Doctor's Degree May be repeated indefinitely.
Rehabilitation
Counseling and Interdisciplinary Early Childhood courses are listed
separately.
