Special Education (SPED)
SPED 423 Characteristics and Interventions for Young Children with Low Incidence Disabilities (3 crs)
Prerequisite: Grade of B- or above in SEIP 200, grade of B- or above in SPED 210 or UEC 220. Limited to teaching majors admitted to the College of Education and Human Sciences. Limited to SEIP or UEC majors admitted to the College of Education and Human Sciences.
This course will emphasize medical/instructional needs for the care of young children with health conditions, orthopedic impairments, as well as characteristics/interventions for teaching young children with Autism, multiple disabilities, and children with challenging behavior.
Attributes: Undergraduate/Graduate Offering
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
SPED 436 Mathematics Methods for Students with Mild Disabilities (2 crs)
Prerequisite: SPED 331 or consent of instructor. Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of Education and Human Sciences.
This mathematics course addresses methods for teaching students with mild disabilities. Topics such as, number sense, concrete representation for mathematical concepts, understanding basic operations, and applying assessments to remediate mathematical difficulties will be covered.
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
SPED 453 Behavioral Assessment and Planning (1 cr)
Prerequisite: SPED 306/SPED 506 and SEIP 401/SEIP 601; or consent of instructor.
This course will focus on the development of knowledge and skills in the areas of implementing a functional behavior assessment (FBA) and creating a behavior intervention plan (BIP) based on FBA results.
Attributes: Undergraduate/Graduate Offering
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 1
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
SPED 455 Advanced Behavioral Intervention for Students with Emotional Behavioral Disabilities (3 crs)
Prerequisite: SPED 306/SPED 506, SPED 350/SPED 550, and SEIP 401/SEIP 601; or consent of instructor.
This course will assist in the development of knowledge and skills in the areas of social skills training, behavioral techniques, instructional strategies, and collaboration for delivery of intensive behavioral techniques for students with emotional/behavioral disabilities.
Attributes: Undergraduate/Graduate Offering
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
SPED 500 Inclusive Practices for Secondary Educators (2 crs)
Prerequisite: Limited to teaching majors admitted to College of Education and Human Sciences.
• Limited to secondary education majors. NOTE: Upper division courses required of special education majors carry the prerequisite of admission to the student's professional program. Dual-listed with SPED 300. Credit may not be earned in both courses.
Surveys characteristics of diverse learners including students with disabilities, cultural differences, gifts/talents, and at-risk concerns. Provides knowledge and practice regarding the secondary educator's role related to special education processes, professional collaboration, and curricular adaptations/modifications.
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
SPED 623 Characteristics and Interventions for Young Children with Low Incidence Disabilities (3 crs)
Prerequisite: Grade of B- or above in SEIP 200, grade of B- or above in SPED 210 or UEC 220. Limited to teaching majors admitted to the College of Education and Human Sciences. Limited to SEIP or UEC majors admitted to the College of Education and Human Sciences.
• Dual-listed with SPED 423. Credit may not be earned in both courses.
This course will emphasize medical/instructional needs for the care of young children with health conditions, orthopedic impairments, as well as characteristics/interventions for teaching young children with Autism, multiple disabilities, and children with challenging behavior.
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
SPED 636 Mathematics Methods for Students with Mild Disabilities (2 crs)
• Cross-listed with SPED 436. Credit may not be earned in both courses.
This mathematics course addresses methods for teaching students with mild disabilities. Topics such as, number sense, concrete representation for mathematical concepts, understanding basic operations, and applying assessments to remediate mathematical difficulties will be covered.
Grading Basis: A-F Grades Only
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
SPED 653 Behavioral Assessment and Planning (1 cr)
Prerequisite: SPED 306/SPED 506, and SEIP 401/SEIP 601; or consent of instructor.
• Dual-listed with SPED 453. Credit may not be earned in both courses.
This course will focus on the development of knowledge and skills in the areas of implementing a functional behavior assessment (FBA) and creating a behavior intervention plan (BIP) based on FBA results.
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 1
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
SPED 655 Advanced Behavioral Intervention for Students with Emotional Behavioral Disabilities (3 crs)
Prerequisite: SPED 306/SPED 506, SEIP 401/SEIP 601, and SPED 350/SPED 550; or consent of instructor.
• Dual-listed with SPED 455. Credit may not be earned in both courses.
This course will assist in the development of knowledge and skills in the areas of social skills training, behavioral techniques, instructional strategies, and collaboration for delivery of intensive behavioral techniques for students with emotional/behavioral disabilities.
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
SPED 708 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Special Education (3 crs)
Consent: Instructor Consent Required
• Must be taken prior to taking 12 graduate credits in Master's of Special Education (MSE) program.
Study of issues and trends in special education. Prepares students to be more effective graduate students by developing critical thinking and technical writing skills.
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
SPED 711 Program Planning for Students with Disabilities (3 crs)
Consent: Instructor Consent Required
Examination of alternative goals, objectives, curriculum, methods, and materials currently for use with students with disabilities.
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
SPED 729 Organization and Administration of Education Programs for Learners with Disabilities (3 crs)
Prepares teachers, related service personnel, and administrators to function proactively and successfully on behalf of learners with disabilities and their families through family, school, and community partnerships.
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
SPED 731 Design of Academic and Social Skills Instruction in Special Education (3 crs)
Focuses on effective instruction for students with disabilities. Principles of instructional design lay the foundation for constructing, modifying, and evaluating academic and social skills curricula. Also examines the factors that influence curriculum change and reform.
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
SPED 735 Intervention for Students with Academic or Social Needs (3 crs)
Prerequisite: SEIP 401/SEIP 601 and SPED 431/SPED 631 or consent of instructor.
Supervised experience teaching in a summer clinic. Use of curriculum-based assessment to monitor academic, social, and behavioral interventions with students who have academic or social needs.
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
SPED 765 Behavior Mgmt Methods and Curriculum EBD (3 crs)
Prerequisite: SPED 306/SPED 506, SPED 350/SPED 550, SEIP 401/SEIP 601.
Focus on management techniques and instructional strategies for the more severely emotionally disturbed. Areas addressed include psychiatric disorders such as depression, school phobia, somatic disorders, personality disorders, and schizophrenia.
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
SPED 775 Advanced Seminar and Practicum in Assessment (3 crs)
Prerequisite: SEIP 401/SEIP 601, or SPED 403/SPED 603, or consent of instructor.
Study of advanced skills, current trends, and issues in the assessment of children/youth with disabilities. Includes participation (one weekday per semester) in Human Development Center, educational assessment, report writing, and independent research.
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
SPED 778 The Special Education Cooperating Teacher (3 crs)
• Open to approved certified teachers
Designed to develop competencies in guidance and supervision of practicum with children with disabilities.
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
SPED 779 Special Education Supervision Practicum (3 crs)
Prerequisite: SPED 778.
• Current involvement in supervision.
Designed for cooperating teachers who have completed Sped 778, The Special Education Cooperating Teacher. Supervision competencies are developed through supervising student teachers in school settings.
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
SPED 784 Issues and Trends in Special Education (2 crs)
Consent: Instructor Consent Required
Contemporary issues and trends in special education, including children's rights, educational needs, practices, and programs.
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 2
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
SPED 793 Directed Studies in Education (1-3 crs)
• Approval of department chair and associate dean.
Group study, under the immediate supervision of a Department of Special Education and Inclusive Practices staff member, of a defined problem or issue not covered in existing courses.
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
SPED 795 Research Paper (1-2 crs)
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: PR Only Grade Basis
SPED 797 Independent Study (1-3 crs)
Consent: Department Consent Required
Individual project under the direction of a faculty member.
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
SPED 799 Thesis (1-6 crs)
• Full-time equivalent.
A description of acceptable topics and the precise nature of the thesis requirement is provided in the departmental program descriptions.
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: PR Only Grade Basis