Northeastern State University

SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED)

3113 Mental Retardation

A survey of the classification, diagnosis, characteristics, and care of mentally retarded individuals. Prerequisite: Minimum 2.5 GPA

4063 Behavior Management of Exceptional Children

Considers the principles and procedures of behavioral adaptation of exceptional children. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 3313 and minimum 2.5 GPA.

4073 Curriculum Modification Exceptional Individuals

Implementation and writing of IEPs, curriculum for special education students when mainstreamed into the regular classroom. The areas include the mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, learning disabled, and visually impaired student. Prerequisite: SPED 3113, 4133, 4553 and must be fully admitted to Teacher Education and minimum 2.5 GPA.

4133 Learning Disabilities and Cognition

A review of the history of learning disabilities; study of identification, diagnosis, cognitive and psychological processing processes among individuals with learning disabilities and overview of intervention strategies. Minimum 2.50 GPA; fully admitted to Teacher Education.

4433 Introduction to Education of Exceptional Children

The course will give an overview of all areas of exceptionality. Emphasis will be given to the integration of special education efforts into the regular educational program. SPED 4433, Introduction to Education of Exceptional Children, must be taken concurrently with EDUC 3313, Clinical Teaching/Pre-Internship I and EDUC 3113, Educational Psychology. Prerequisite: Minimum 2.5 GPA.

4484 Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Education

This is a multi-disciplinary course that addresses low-incidence, affective (nonacademic) issues that impact students’ classroom performance. The aim is to: 1) increase the risk factor for academic failure, and 2) identify appropriate intervention strategies. Course will consist of 3 hours of classroom / lecture and 2 hours of lab / clinic observation / participation per week.

4553 Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

A study of the historical background, theoretical perspectives, clinical models, diagnostic issues, classification systems and characteristics of various emotional and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents. Prerequisites: Minimum 2.5 GPA and concurrent enrollment in EDUC 3313.

4562 Practicum in Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Supervised practicum including directed observation and instructional experiences related to individuals with disabilities of a mild/moderate level of intensity. Prerequisite: Must be fully admitted to teacher education and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be taken concurrently with SPED 4663.

4573 Identification and Assessment of Exceptional Children

Theoretical backgrounds and supervised practice in use of diagnostic instruments. Prerequisite: SPED 3113, 4133, 4433, 4553, must be fully admitted to Teacher Education, and minimum 2.5 GPA.

4663 Methods/Case Studies Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Consideration given to the various theoretical approaches toward educating the child with the mild/moderate disability. Prerequisites: Full admission to teacher education, and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be taken concurrently with SPED 4562.

4683 Genetic and Physiological Aspects of Exceptional Individuals

Survey of the etiology and syndromes involved with the disabled. Prerequisite: Minimum 2.5 GPA and full admission to Teacher Education.

4752 Counseling of Exceptional Individuals

Various problems encountered and the approaches used in the general area of special education counseling. Prerequisite: Full admission to Teacher Education and minimum 2.5 GPA.

4812 Language Acquisition and the Exceptional Individual

The development of language from the birth cry through adulthood; theories of acquisition and conditions that influence language are addressed. Prerequisites: Minimum 2.5 GPA.