 | | Course ID: | EDSE 2000. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Survey of Special Education | Course
Description: | Individuals with special needs, including possible impact, causes, and characteristics of specific needs across life spans and cultural diversity. Topics include legal requirements, ethical implications, education strategies, collaboration between regular and special educators, inclusion, family involvement, and current issues relating to individuals with special needs.
| | Athena Title: | Survey of Special Education | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 2000E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 2000E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Survey of Special Education | Course
Description: | Individuals with special needs, including possible impact,
causes, and characteristics of specific needs across life spans
and cultural diversity. Topics include legal requirements,
ethical implications, education strategies, collaboration
between regular and special educators, inclusion, family
involvement, and current issues relating to individuals with
special needs. | | Athena Title: | Survey of Special Education | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 2000 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 3020. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Characteristics of Individuals with Mild Disabilities | Course
Description: | Cognitive, language, academic learning, and social-emotional
characteristics of individuals with mild disabilities. Issues
surrounding assessment, identification, and placement will be
explored, including cultural factors and issues relevant to non-
native speakers of English. Emphasis is placed on serving and
supporting students with mild disabilities within the general
education setting. | | Athena Title: | Char of Indiv with Mild Disab | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 3020E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 3020E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Characteristics of Individuals with Mild Disabilities | Course
Description: | Cognitive, language, academic learning, and social-emotional
characteristics of individuals with mild disabilities. Issues
surrounding assessment, identification, and placement will be
explored, including cultural factors and issues relevant to non-
native speakers of English. Emphasis is placed on serving
and supporting students with mild disabilities within the
general education setting. | | Athena Title: | Char of Indiv with Mild Disab | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 3020 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 3030E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introduction to Assessing Individuals with Disabilities | Course
Description: | Educational and adaptive behavior assessment of individuals
with disabilities. Basic measurement concepts and procedures
for administering standardized, informal, and curriculum-based
tests. | | Athena Title: | Assessing Individ with Disabil | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 3030 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 3030. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introduction to Assessing Individuals with Disabilities | Course
Description: | Educational and adaptive behavior assessment of individuals with disabilities. Basic measurement concepts and procedures for administering standardized, informal, and curriculum-based tests. | | Athena Title: | Assessing Individ with Disabil | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 3030E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 3040. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Contemporary Issues in Special Education | Course
Description: | Topics related to services and instruction in the field of
special education. Emphasis is on school-related issues such as
eligibility and placement, the development of individual
education plans, transition planning, special education
policies, and response to intervention. | | Athena Title: | Contemporary Issues in Spec Ed | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 3040E, EDSE 6040E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 3040E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Contemporary Issues in Special Education | Course
Description: | Topics related to services and instruction in the field of
special education. Emphasis is on school-related issues such as
eligibility and placement, the development of individual
education plans, transition planning, special education
policies, and response to intervention. | | Athena Title: | Contemporary Issues in Spec Ed | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 3040, EDSE 6040E | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 3050E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Classroom and Behavior Management for Individuals with Disabilities | Course
Description: | Classroom and behavior management program design based on the
principles and procedures of applied behavior analysis.
Emphasis is on proactive strategies that promote learning and
prosocial behavior. | | Athena Title: | Class Behav Mgmt for Ind Disab | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 3050, EDSE 6070E | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 3050. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Classroom and Behavior Management for Individuals with Disabilities | Course
Description: | Classroom and behavior management program design based on the principles and procedures of applied behavior analysis. Emphasis is on proactive strategies that promote learning and prosocial behavior. | | Athena Title: | Class Behav Mgmt for Ind Disab | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 3050E, EDSE 6070E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4000/6000. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 30 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Directed Study in Special Education | Course
Description: | Specialized training appropriate to the needs of selected individuals. | | Athena Title: | Directed Study in Special Ed | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 4000E or EDSE 6000E | | Nontraditional Format: | Directed study. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4000E/6000E. 1-10 hours. Repeatable for maximum 15 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Directed Study in Special Education | Course
Description: | Specialized training appropriate to the needs of selected
individuals. | | Athena Title: | Directed Study in Special Educ | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 4000 or EDSE 6000 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4010E/6010E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Instructing Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders | Course
Description: | Teaching children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Examination of research-based strategies that address the
educational needs of children with ASD, development of
appropriate assessment and intervention strategies, and
classroom observations. | | Athena Title: | Instructing Children with ASD | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 4010 or EDSE 6010 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4010/6010. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Instructing Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders | Course
Description: | Introduction to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Social, behavioral, and other characteristics; evidence-based
assessment and intervention strategies. | | Athena Title: | Instructing Children with ASD | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 4010E or EDSE 6010E | | Nontraditional Format: | This class will be conducted in a seminar format. Some parts of
most classes will be characterized by lectures, other parts as
discussions, still others as problem solving/application. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4020E/6020E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Inclusion of Students with Special Needs: PreK-Grade 5 | Course
Description: | Focuses on students with special needs in preschool through
grade 5. Topics include legal requirements, collaboration
between general and special educators, family partnerships,
response to intervention, positive behavior support, evidence-
based instructional strategies, the IEP process, and
accommodations for students with disabilities in the general
education classroom. | | Athena Title: | Students Special Needs PreK-5 | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 4020, EDSE 4030, EDSE 4030E or EDSE 6020, EDSE 6030, EDSE 6030E | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4020/6020. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Inclusion of Students with Special Needs: PreK-Grade 5 | Course
Description: | Focuses on students with special needs in preschool through
grade 5. Topics include legal requirements, collaboration
between general and special educators, family partnerships,
Response to Intervention, positive behavior support, evidence-
based instructional strategies, the IEP process, and
accommodations for students with disabilities in the general
education classroom. | | Athena Title: | Students Special Needs PreK-5 | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 4020E, EDSE 4030, EDSE 4030E or EDSE 6020E, EDSE 6030, EDSE 6030E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4030E/6030E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Inclusion of Students with Special Needs: Grades 6-12 | Course
Description: | Students with special needs in grades 6 through 12, including
causes and characteristics. Topics include legal requirements,
co-teaching, supporting students with disabilities in middle and
high school classes, response to intervention, evidence-based
instructional strategies, IEP process, family partnerships,
current issues, and providing students with disabilities access
to state standards through accommodations. | | Athena Title: | Students Special Needs Gr 6-12 | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 4020, EDSE 4020E, EDSE 4030 or EDSE 6020, EDSE 6020E, EDSE 6030 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4030/6030. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Inclusion of Students with Special Needs: Grades 6-12 | Course
Description: | Students with special needs grades 6 through 12, including
causes and characteristics. Topics include legal requirements,
co-teaching, supporting students with disabilities in middle
and high school classes, response to intervention, evidence-
based instructional strategies, IEP process, family
partnerships, current issues, and providing students with
disabilities access to state standards through accommodations. | | Athena Title: | Students Special Needs Gr 6-12 | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 4020, EDSE 4020E, EDSE 4030E or EDSE 6020, EDSE 6020E, EDSE 6030E | | Undergraduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Graduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4050/6050. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Managing Severe Aggressive Behavior in the Classroom and Community | Course
Description: | Conducting functional analysis to evaluate the environmental conditions responsible for a student's severe aggressive behavior (including self-injury, aggression toward others, and property destruction). Application of research-based operant practices to safely manage and improve that student's behavior. | | Athena Title: | Managing Severe Behavior | | Undergraduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Graduate Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Pre or Corequisite: | EDSE 3050 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4120. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Instruction of Individuals with Moderate to Severe Disabilities | Course
Description: | Preferred practices for teaching individuals with moderate to severe disabilities. Emphasis of curricula, curriculum-based assessment, interventions, diversity, collaboration, instructional planning, and curriculum adaptations. | | Athena Title: | Instr Ind with Mod to Sev Disa | | Prerequisite: | Permission of major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4220. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Instruction of Students with High-Incidence Disabilities | Course
Description: | Focuses on instructional approaches, strategies, and materials for
addressing the academic needs of students with high-incidence
disabilities. Emphasis is placed on research-based instructional
methods spanning grades K-12. | | Athena Title: | Instr Student High Incidence | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 4220E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4220E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Instruction of Students with High-Incidence Disabilities | Course
Description: | Focuses on instructional approaches, strategies, and materials for
addressing the academic needs of students with high-incidence
disabilities. Emphasis is placed on research-based instructional
methods spanning grades K-12. | | Athena Title: | Instr Student High Incidence | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 4220 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4230E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Instructional Methods for Individuals with High-Incidence Disabilities | Course
Description: | Focuses on instructional approaches, strategies, and materials for
addressing the academic needs of students with disabilities.
Students will learn how to use data to make instructional
decisions and monitor student growth in the areas of mathematics,
science, and social studies. | | Athena Title: | Adv Instr Method Mild Disabil | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 4230 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | EDSE 4220 or EDSE 4220E or permission of major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4230. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Instructional Methods for Individuals with High-Incidence Disabilities | Course
Description: | Focuses on instructional approaches, strategies, and materials for
addressing the academic needs of students with disabilities.
Students will learn how to use data to make instructional
decisions and monitor student growth in the areas of mathematics,
science, and social studies. | | Athena Title: | Adv Inst Meth Indiv High Incid | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 4230E | | Prerequisite: | EDSE 4220 or EDSE 4220E or permission of major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4440. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 15 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Practicum in Special Education | Course
Description: | This practicum provides students with school-based experiences
relevant to the needs of students with mild disabilities.
Students act as observers and participants by planning for and
teaching students with disabilities, developing IEP's, designing
a general education collaborative project, and participating in
meetings involving decision-making processes for students with
disabilities. | | Athena Title: | Practicum in Special Education | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 4440E, EDSE 4440S | | Nontraditional Format: | Field-based practicum. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4440S. 1-6 hours. | | Course Title: | Practicum in Special Education: International | Course
Description: | In this study abroad course, students develop skills and
knowledge in their disciplines while spending a majority of
course hours working with individuals with developmental
disabilities in clinical, educational, and community settings. | | Athena Title: | Practicum in Special Education | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 4440, EDSE 4440E | | Nontraditional Format: | This study abroad course includes a service-learning project
during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge
learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge
related to course objectives. Students will be involved in the
planning and implementation of the projects(s) and may spend
time outside of the classroom. Students will be engaged in the
service-learning component for approximately 50-75% of overall
instructional time. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4440E. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 15 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Practicum in Special Education | Course
Description: | This practicum provides students with school-based experiences
relevant to the needs of students with mild disabilities.
Students act as observers and participants by planning for and
teaching students with disabilities, developing IEP's,
designing a general education collaborative project, and
participating in meetings involving decision-making processes
for students with disabilities. | | Athena Title: | Practicum in Special Education | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 4440, EDSE 4440S | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4800/6800. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Crosscultural Perspectives in Developmental Disabilities: Ireland | Course
Description: | This seminar, and the study abroad experience in general, is for
participants to learn how individuals with developmental
disabilities and their families are served in Ireland. Students
will have the opportunity to interact with Irish professionals
representing a variety of disciplines (education, psychology,
nursing, social work, gerontology, recreation therapy, etc.) | | Athena Title: | Cross Cltrl Prsp DD | | Nontraditional Format: | Students will be in class three hours per week for six weeks, and
in practicum four hours per week for six weeks. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4960R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 16 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and to present results in writing and other relevant communication formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research I | | Nontraditional Format: | This course belongs to a progressive research course sequence to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. This course requires the close supervision of a faculty member as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the student will work collaboratively as part of a research team. The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret data. The student will present results in writing or through participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4970R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and to present results in writing and other relevant communication formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research II | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the student will work collaboratively as part of a research team. The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret data. The student will present results in writing or through participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4980R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research III | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and to present results in writing and other relevant communication formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research III | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the student will work collaboratively as part of a research team. The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret data. The student will present results in writing or through participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 4990R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Research Thesis (or Final Project) | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data. Students will write or produce a thesis or other professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Thesis | | Nontraditional Format: | This is a capstone course under the direct supervision of a faculty member. This course may be the culmination of the 4960R-4980R sequence. Students will write a thesis or other professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio, that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry into an unknown, fundamental, or applied problem. The thesis or capstone product is written in close collaboration with the faculty member and must be approved by that faculty member and/or the department. The student will apply understanding of the discipline to identify or shape the research question and apply skills and techniques learned to complete the research project. The student will have gathered data, synthesized relevant literature and materials, analyzed, and interpreted data. The student will demonstrate in writing the contribution of their work to the discovery and interpretation of knowledge significant to their field of study. The student will have presented results in the form of a properly formatted, professionally rigorous thesis document or other appropriate professional capstone product and through the formal presentation of the thesis or product to faculty and peers during an approved event. The student will receive feedback from the faculty member on the overall execution of their thesis project, the written thesis, and their presentation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 5020E/7020E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Assessment of Students with Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities | Course
Description: | Principles and practices of effective assessment of dyslexia and
other learning disabilities, including various purposes of
assessment, psychometric properties of high quality assessment
tools, and issues of test administration. Students will identify
effective assessment tools, administer informal and formal
assessments, and interpret assessment data to design intervention. | | Athena Title: | AST of Dyslexia and Other LD | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 5050E/7050E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Positive Behavior Supports | Course
Description: | Classroom management and positive behavior supports and interventions for inclusive classrooms (preschool-grade 12). Emphasis is on evidence-based strategies for preventing behavior problems and individualized interventions for students with social and behavioral challenges. | | Athena Title: | Positive Behavior Supports | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 5100. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Observation and Assessment Techniques | Course
Description: | Directed experiences in observing, recording, and assessing behavior and interaction among children and families, and examination of program assessment. | | Athena Title: | Observation Assessment Techniq | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 5120E/7120E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities | Course
Description: | Characteristics of individuals with dyslexia and other learning disabilities across the lifespan. Students will gain an understanding of neurological functions in individuals with dyslexia and other learning disabilities and its impact on learning. Historical perspectives and contemporary issues surrounding dyslexia and related disabilities will also be addressed. | | Athena Title: | Dyslexia and Other Learn Disab | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 5150/7150. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Designing Reading Interventions for Special Education | Course
Description: | Focuses on translating evidence-based teaching methods related
to language and literacy instruction for individuals with
dyslexia and other high incidence disabilities. Information and
specific strategies for identifying language and literacy
difficulties are provided. Emphasis is on educational
applications, designing and implementing instruction for
students with reading disabilities. | | Athena Title: | Read Interven for Special Ed | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 5150E or EDSE 7150E | | Prerequisite: | EDSE 2000 or EDSE 2000E or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 5150E/7150E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Designing Reading Interventions for Special Education | Course
Description: | Focuses on translating evidence-based teaching methods related
to language and literacy instruction for individuals with
dyslexia and other high incidence disabilities. Information and
specific strategies for identifying language and literacy
difficulties are provided. Emphasis is on educational
applications—designing and implementing instruction for
students with reading disabilities. | | Athena Title: | Read Interven for Special Ed | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 5150 or EDSE 7150 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 5160/7160. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Communication and Language Development in Young Children | Course
Description: | Examines typical and atypical communication development in
children 0-5 years, and is designed specifically for the early
childhood special educator. Issues in communication development
for young children with special needs will be highlighted,
including assessment, intervention, and issues specific to
children with diagnosed developmental disorders. | | Athena Title: | Comm and Lang Dev Young Child | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 5160E or EDSE 7160E | | Prerequisite: | EDSE 2000 or EDSE 2000E or HDFS 2950-2950L or HDFS 2950E or EDUC(EPSY) 2130 or EPSY 2130E or EPSY 2130H | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 5160E/7160E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Communication and Language Development in Young Children | Course
Description: | Examines typical and atypical communication development in
children 0-5 years and is designed specifically for the early
childhood special educator. Issues in communication development
for young children with special needs will be highlighted,
including assessment, intervention, and issues specific to
children with diagnosed developmental disorders. | | Athena Title: | Comm Lang Devel Young Child | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 5160 or EDSE 7160 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | EDSE 2000 or EDSE 2000E or HDFS 2950-2950L or HDFS 2950E or EDUC(EPSY) 2130 or EPSY 2130E or EPSY 2130H | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 5170/7170. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Developmentally Appropriate Programming and Curricula for Infants and Toddlers | Course
Description: | Exploring development and programming for children ages 0-3
years, including developmentally appropriate practice,
routines-based interventions, and group care. | | Athena Title: | Program Curr Infants Toddlers | | Prerequisite: | EDSE 2000 or EDSE 2000E or HDFS 2950-2950L or HDFS 2950E or EDUC(EPSY) 2130 or EPSY 2130E or EPSY 2130H | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 5180/7180. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Developmentally Appropriate Curricula for Children Aged 3-5 | Course
Description: | Exploring developmentally appropriate practice for children ages
3-5 years who are typically and atypically developing, including
relevant theories of early learning, play, preschool curricula,
emergent literacy and numeracy, social and emotional
development, and classroom design. | | Athena Title: | Develop Curricul for Child 3-5 | | Prerequisite: | EDSE 2000 or EDSE 2000E or HDFS 2950-2950L or HDFS 2950E or EDUC(EPSY) 2130 or EPSY 2130E or EPSY 2130H | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 5200. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Methods in Teaching Infants and Young Children with Developmental Delays Birth through 5 | Course
Description: | Exploring foundations and programming for infants, toddlers,
and young children with developmental delays, including
developmentally appropriate practice, activity-based
instruction, and other naturalistic evidence-based
instructional practices. | | Athena Title: | Teach Inf Young Ch Dev Delays | | Prerequisite: | EDSE 2000 or EDSE 2000E or HDFS 2950-2950L or HDFS 2950E or EDUC(EPSY) 2130 or EPSY 2130E or EPSY 2130H | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 5250/7250. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Teaching Writing to Students with Disabilities | Course
Description: | Students will learn the components of written expression and how to design writing instruction for students with learning disabilities and students who struggle with writing. Specifically, students will learn how to teach foundation skills (e.g., handwriting, spelling, keyboarding), current methods for teaching writing, and how to improve comprehension through writing. | | Athena Title: | Teaching Writing | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 5250E or EDSE 7250E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 5250E/7250E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Teaching Writing to Students with Disabilities | Course
Description: | Students will learn the components of written expression and how to design writing instruction for students with learning disabilities and students who struggle with writing. Specifically, students will learn how to teach foundation skills (e.g., handwriting, spelling, keyboarding), current methods for teaching writing, and how to improve comprehension through writing. | | Athena Title: | Teaching Writing | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 5250 or EDSE 7250 | | Nontraditional Format: | Course will be taught 95% or more online. | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 5350. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Literacy Instruction for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | Course
Description: | Examination of evidence-based strategies, curricula, and assessment techniques for planning and implementing comprehensive literacy instruction for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Techniques for promoting literacy development with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems will be addressed. | | Athena Title: | Literacy for Students with ID | | Prerequisite: | LLED 4010 or LLED 4010E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 5400/7400. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Collaboration Among Families and Professionals | Course
Description: | Models for collaborating with families of individuals with disabilities and other professionals and paraprofessionals. Emphasis on family systems, teaming, consultation, and diversity. | | Athena Title: | Collabor Among Fam and Prof | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 5400E or EDSE 7400E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 5400E/7400E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Collaboration Among Families and Professionals | Course
Description: | Models for collaborating with families of individuals with
disabilities and other professionals and paraprofessionals.
Emphasis on family systems, teaming, consultation, and
diversity. | | Athena Title: | Collabor Among Fam and Prof | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 5400 or EDSE 7400 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 5450. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Student Teaching Seminar | Course
Description: | Discussion of student teaching experiences and current topics. | | Athena Title: | Student Teaching Seminar | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 5450E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 5460. 7-18 hours. Repeatable for maximum 18 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Student Teaching in Special Education | Course
Description: | Supervised full-time field experience in teaching individuals with mild disabilities. | | Athena Title: | Student Teaching in Special Ed | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 5460E | | Nontraditional Format: | Field-based student teaching in schools. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 5460E. 7-18 hours. Repeatable for maximum 18 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Student Teaching in Special Education | Course
Description: | Supervised full-time field experience in teaching individuals
with mild disabilities. | | Athena Title: | Student Teaching in Special Ed | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 5460 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. Field-based
student teaching in schools for students enrolled in our
Special Education online cohort. Students enrolled in this
course will never meet on the main UGA campus. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 5770E/7770E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Practicum in Intensive Reading Intervention | Course
Description: | Students will apply structured literacy techniques to address the needs of struggling readers. Students will develop and deliver a one-on-one, structured-literacy reading intervention program. Emphasis will be on the implementation of evidence-based reading techniques, ongoing progress monitoring of student performance, and reflective instructional decision making. | | Athena Title: | Prac Intensive Read Interv | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Undergraduate Prerequisite: | EDSE 5150E/7150E | | Graduate Prerequisite: | EDSE 5150E/7150E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 6040E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Professional Practice in Special Education | Course
Description: | Topics related to services and procedures in the field of special education. Emphasis is on professional practice issues such as eligibility and placement, the development of individual education plans, transition planning, special education policies, and response to intervention. | | Athena Title: | Prof Prac in Special Ed | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 3040, EDSE 3040E | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 6070E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Behavior Management in Special Education Settings | Course
Description: | Classroom and behavior management program design based on the principles and procedures of applied behavior analysis. Emphasis is on proactive strategies that promote learning and prosocial behavior. | | Athena Title: | Behav Mgmt in Special Ed | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 3050, EDSE 3050E | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of major | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7000. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 30 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Research | Course
Description: | Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members. | | Athena Title: | Master's Research | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7010. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Clinical Assessment in Special Education | Course
Description: | Designed to prepare teachers to administer, score, and
interpret standardized educational instruments; to use informal
procedures in educational assessment; and to interpret the
results of psychological, sociological, and educational
assessments as they apply to the development of instructional
strategies for students with unique learning needs. | | Athena Title: | Clinical Assessment in Spec Ed | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7010E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7010E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Clinical Assessment in Special Education | Course
Description: | Designed to prepare teachers to administer, score, and interpret
standardized educational instruments; to use informal procedures
in educational assessment; and to interpret the results of
psychological, sociological, and educational assessments as they
apply to the development of instructional strategies for
students with unique learning needs. | | Athena Title: | Clinical Assessment in Spec Ed | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7010 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7100. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Foundations and Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education | Course
Description: | Seminar in early childhood special education, including history of and rationale for early intervention from birth through age five, typical and atypical early development, family and diversity issues. Emphasis is on assessment, including screening and play-based assessment. | | Athena Title: | Found Assess ECSE | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7100E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7100E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Foundations and Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education | Course
Description: | Seminar in early childhood special education, including the history of and rationale for early intervention from birth through age five, typical and atypical early development, and family and diversity issues. Emphasis is on assessment, including screening and play-based assessment. | | Athena Title: | Found Assess ECSE | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7100 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7110. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Seminar on Intellectual and Related Developmental Disabilities | Course
Description: | Intellectual and developmental disabilities across the lifespan.
Topics include historical, philosophical, and legislative
foundations; definitions; assessment; demographics; diversity;
school, community and family service delivery models;
transition; instructional strategies and implementation;
collaboration; and professionalism and ethical practices. | | Athena Title: | Seminar ID and DD | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7110E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7110E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Seminar on Intellectual and Related Developmental Disabilities | Course
Description: | Intellectual and related developmental disabilities across the lifespan. Topics include historical, philosophical, and legislative foundations; definitions; assessment; demographics; diversity; school, community, and family service delivery models; transition; instructional strategies and implementation; collaboration; and professionalism and ethical practices. | | Athena Title: | Seminar ID and DD | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7110 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7120. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Dyslexia and Other Learning Disabilities | Course
Description: | Characteristics of individuals with dyslexia and other learning
disabilities across the lifespan. Theory and current issues as
they relate to definition, assessment, eligibility, diversity,
service delivery, impact on family, and transition planning. | | Athena Title: | Dyslexia and Other Learn Disab | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 5120E, EDSE 7120E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7130. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Behavioral Disorders | Course
Description: | The characteristics of individuals with behavioral disorders across the lifespan. Theory and current issues as they relate to definition, assessment, eligibility, diversity, service delivery, and family needs. | | Athena Title: | Behavioral Disorders | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7130E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7130E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Behavioral Disorders | Course
Description: | The characteristics of individuals with behavioral disorders
across the lifespan. Theory and current issues as they relate
to definition, assessment, eligibility, diversity, service
delivery, and family needs. | | Athena Title: | Behavioral Disorders | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7130 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7200. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Methods and Curriculum in Early Childhood Special Education | Course
Description: | Program models, instructional methods, and curricula in early childhood special education. Emphases are on developmentally appropriate practice, family systems, diversity, transitions, and methods for collaboration. | | Athena Title: | Met and Cur in EC SPED | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7200E | | Prerequisite: | (EDSE 7100 or EDSE 7100E) and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7200E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Methods and Curriculum in Early Childhood Special Education | Course
Description: | Program models, instructional methods, and curricula in early childhood special education. Emphases are on developmentally appropriate practice, family systems, diversity, transitions, and methods for collaboration. | | Athena Title: | Met and Cur in EC SPED | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7200 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | (EDSE 7100 or EDSE 7100E) and permission of department | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7210. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Behavioral Methods of Instruction | Course
Description: | Behavioral psychology learning principles and procedures in the design of instructional programs to teach basic life skills. Focus is on data-based instructional strategies that facilitate skill acquisition, fluency, maintenance, and generalization. | | Athena Title: | Behavioral Methods of Instruct | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7220. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Instruction of Students with High-Incidence Disabilities | Course
Description: | Focuses on instructional approaches, strategies, and materials for
addressing the academic needs of students with high-incidence
disabilities. Emphasis is placed on research-based instructional
methods spanning grades K-12. | | Athena Title: | Instr Student High Incidence | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7220E | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7220E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Instruction of Students with High-Incidence Disabilities | Course
Description: | Focuses on instructional approaches, strategies, and materials for
addressing the academic needs of students with high-incidence
disabilities. Emphasis is placed on research-based instructional
methods spanning grades K-12. | | Athena Title: | Instr Student High Incidence | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7220 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7230. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis | Course
Description: | Behavioral analysis as applied to socially significant behavior. Emphases include skills curricula, social behavior across cultures, school- and community-based instruction, generalization of skills, and validation of intervention procedures. | | Athena Title: | Adv Applied Behavior Analysis | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Pre or Corequisite: | EDSE 3050 or EDSE 3050E | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7240. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Methods for Postsecondary Transition | Course
Description: | Instructional procedures, demographics, social policies, and school and post-school factors that predict successful transitions for individuals with disabilities. Collaborative transition models, supported employment, independent and supported living, education/training, and community-based instruction are emphasized, as are service-delivery issues related to diverse populations. | | Athena Title: | Methods Postsecond Transition | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7260. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Instructional Design for Elementary Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders | Course
Description: | Readings, discussions and activities related to the design of
effective and efficient instructional programs for students with
ASD. Topics include how to adapt the learning environment,
including: the physical organization of the setting; use of
visual schedules, modifications that address fine motor
difficulties; and strategies to reduce sensory challenges. | | Athena Title: | Instruct Des Elem Child ASD | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7260E | | Prerequisite: | (EDSE 2000 or EDSE 2000E) and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7260E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Instructional Design for Elementary Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders | Course
Description: | Readings, discussions, and activities related to the design of
effective and efficient instructional programs for students with
ASD. Topics include how to adapt the learning environment,
including the physical organization of the setting; use of visual
schedules, modifications that address fine motor difficulties;
and strategies to reduce sensory challenges. | | Athena Title: | Instruct Des Elem Child ASD | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7260 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | (EDSE 2000 or EDSE 2000E) and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7300. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Master's Thesis | Course
Description: | Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor. | | Athena Title: | Master's Thesis | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research and thesis preparation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7440. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 30 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Practicum in Special Education | Course
Description: | Supervised field experience related to teaching individuals with disabilities. | | Athena Title: | Practicum in Special Education | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7440E, EDSE 7440S, EDSE 7450 | | Nontraditional Format: | Field based practicum. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7440S. 1-6 hours. | | Course Title: | Practicum in Special Education | Course
Description: | In this study abroad course, graduate students develop
research-based knowledge and clinical skills in their discipline
while spending a majority of course hours working with
individuals with developmental disabilities in clinical,
educational, and community settings. | | Athena Title: | Practicum in Special Education | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7440, EDSE 7440E, EDSE 7450 | | Nontraditional Format: | This study abroad course includes a service-learning project
during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge
learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge
related to course objectives. Students will be involved in the
planning and implementation of the projects(s) and may spend
time outside of the classroom. Students will be engaged in the
service-learning component for approximately 50-75% of overall
instructional time. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7440E. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Practicum in Special Education | Course
Description: | Supervised field experience related to teaching individuals
with disabilities. | | Athena Title: | Practicum in Special Education | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7440, EDSE 7440S, EDSE 7450 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7450. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 30 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis | Course
Description: | Students assess, plan, implement, and monitor behavioral interventions that range from teaching academic skills to reducing aberrant behavior. They will apply what they learned about ABA for the benefit of assigned clients. Various topics are covered, all of which have a foundation in the dimensions of ABA. | | Athena Title: | Practicum in Applied Behavior | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7440, EDSE 7440E, EDSE 7440S | | Nontraditional Format: | Field-based practicum. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7460. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 24 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Internship in Special Education | Course
Description: | Supervised culminating field experience related to teaching individuals with disabilities. | | Athena Title: | Internship in Special Ed | | Nontraditional Format: | Field based internship. | | Prerequisite: | (EDSE 7440 or EDSE 7440E or EDSE 7440S) and permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7600. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Topics in Special Education | Course
Description: | Critical discussion of contemporary and cutting edge issues of people with disabilities. | | Athena Title: | Topics in Special Education | | Nontraditional Format: | Seminar in special education. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7610. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Seminar Autism Spectrum Disorders | Course
Description: | Explores topics related to family life, legal issues, community
concerns, health, and public school issues. Guest presenters
will focus on current issues and problems in their areas of
expertise. Discussions and class activities will expand the
learner's understanding of what it's like to raise and educate a
child with ASD. | | Athena Title: | Sem Autism Spectrum Disorders | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7610E | | Prerequisite: | EDSE 2000 or EDSE 2000E or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7610E. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Seminar Autism Spectrum Disorders | Course
Description: | Explores topics related to family life, legal issues, community
concerns, health, and public school issues. Guest presenters will
focus on current issues and problems in their areas of expertise.
Discussions and class activities will expand the learner's
understanding of what it's like to raise and educate a child with
ASD. | | Athena Title: | Sem Autism Spectrum Disorders | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7610 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | EDSE 2000 or EDSE 2000E or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7630. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Critique of Literature in Special Education | Course
Description: | Analysis of literature related to contemporary issues in special education. | | Athena Title: | Critique of Literature Spec Ed | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7650. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 24 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Applied Project in Special Education | Course
Description: | Research study of a topic or problem in special education related to the student's professional work. | | Athena Title: | Applied Project in Special Ed | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7650E | | Nontraditional Format: | Individual or applied project. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7650E. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 24 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Applied Project in Special Education | Course
Description: | Research study of a topic or problem in special education related to the student's professional work. | | Athena Title: | Applied Project in Special Ed | | Equivalent Courses: | Not open to students with credit in EDSE 7650 | | Nontraditional Format: | This course will be taught 95% or more online. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 7810. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Philosophical Underpinnings and Concepts in Behavior Analysis | Course
Description: | Designed to give future behavior analysts a solid foundation in the underlying philosophical and basic concepts associated with human behavior and learning. In doing such, the course will sample literature from philosophy as well as from basic science. | | Athena Title: | Phil Concepts Behav Analysis | | Prerequisite: | EDSE 7230 | | Pre or Corequisite: | (EDSE 7440 or EDSE 7440E or EDSE 7440S) and EDSE 7450 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 8000. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 30 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Directed Study in Special Education | Course
Description: | Specialized and advanced study in special education. | | Athena Title: | Directed Study in Special Ed | | Nontraditional Format: | Directed study. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 8230. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Professional Ethics for Behavior Analysts | Course
Description: | Ethical guidelines that govern the practice of behavior
analysts, as well as historical issues that have given rise to
these ethics. This course satisfies the Behavior Analysis
Certification Board’s requirements for ethics training. | | Athena Title: | Prof Ethics for Behav Analysts | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | | Pre or Corequisite: | (EDSE 7440 or EDSE 7440E or EDSE 7440S) and EDSE 7450 | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 8370. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Single-Subject Research Methodology in Special Education | Course
Description: | Research methods related to individuals with disabilities that employ single-subject research methodology. The design of a research proposal that uses single-subject research methodology. | | Athena Title: | Single-Subj Res Method Spec Ed | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 8990. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 3 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Research Seminar in Special Education | Course
Description: | Current issues in special education research. | | Athena Title: | Research Seminar in Special Ed | | Nontraditional Format: | Individual or special projects. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 9000. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 30 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Research | Course
Description: | Research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the direction of faculty members. | | Athena Title: | Doctoral Research | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 9300. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 48 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Doctoral Dissertation | Course
Description: | Dissertation writing under the direction of the major professor. | | Athena Title: | Doctoral Dissertation | | Nontraditional Format: | Independent research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 9600. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Issues and Trends in Special Education | Course
Description: | Contemporary issues and trends impacting the education of people with disabilities. | | Athena Title: | Issues and Trends Special Ed | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 9800. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 30 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Advanced Practicum in Special Education | Course
Description: | Practicum in special education at an advanced level. | | Athena Title: | Advanced Practicum in Spec Ed | | Nontraditional Format: | Advanced field-based practicum. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 9930. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 18 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Internship: College Teaching in Special Education | Course
Description: | A supervised internship involving college teaching of special education. | | Athena Title: | Intern College Teach Spec Ed | | Nontraditional Format: | Internship. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | EDSE 9940. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 18 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Internship: Supervision of Special Education Teachers | Course
Description: | Supervised internship concerning the supervision of students in field settings. | | Athena Title: | Intern Supervis Spec Ed Teach | | Nontraditional Format: | Internship. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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