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Educating Children w/Disabilities (EDU 101)

Term: 2009-2010 AY - Spring Semester

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Description

A survey course designed to provide a general overview of the field of special education and to promote an awareness of disabilities. Primary focus is on the characteristics, identification procedures, and educational provisions related to various categories of disabilities. Categories receiving major consideration are: mental retardation, specific learning disabilities, emotional disorder, speech and language impairment, developmental delay, and orthopedic, visual, and hearing impairments. Current special education legislation and litigation dealing with children with disabilities are included. Students must pass SBI and DHHS background checks to participate in this course.