GED 7872 - Exceptionality

Survey areas of exceptionality such as learning disabilities, physical and mental disabilities, emotional and behavior disorders, and giftedness, and consider their impact on classroom learning. Address educational practices for responding to exceptional students’ needs. This is a graduate level course with graduate level expectations.

This course has a 5-hour clinical experience.

The clinical for this course requires a background check conducted by the school district. Students are responsible for the fee (averaging $20, depending on the specific placement) and completing the background check forms in a timely manner at the beginning of the term.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program

Credits: 2