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    Oct 10, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Bulletin]

EDU 3620 - Exceptionality



Goals: To develop understanding of types of exceptionality and the significance of legal aspects, diagnosis, labeling, enrichment, placement, assessment, facilities, parental involvement, and professional and paraprofessional support in educational practice.

Content: Surveys areas of exceptionality such as learning disabilities, physical and mental disabilities, emotional and behavior disorders, and giftedness. Considers impact on classroom learning. Addresses theories of exceptionality, history of educational policy for exceptional children, and educational practices for responding to exceptional students’ needs.


Taught: Fall and spring terms

Co-requisite: EDU 3620: LAB: Exceptionality

Prerequisites: Admission to Undergraduate Teacher Education program AND (EDU 3260 or 5690)

Note:

Clinical Requirement: EDU 3620: LAB: Exceptionality during which students complete a 10-hour clinical experience in a local school.

Students who have transferred in the equivalent course content without clinical experience should see the Program Coordinator to enroll in a 1-credit Independent Study to earn the course equivalency.

Credits: 2