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Methods for Teaching Students with Disabilities. The purpose of this course is to explore and develop skills for effectively teaching students with learning and behavior disorders. The development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula for students with disabilities, through the secondary levels will be covered. The modification of teaching methods and materials appropriate for each of these groups will be emphasized. A 35 hour field experience with students with disabilities is required.
Methods in the Administration of Special Education. The purpose of this course is to explore and develop skills for effectively organizing programs and teaching students with mild to severe disabilities. Teaching in the special education classroom can present the teacher with unique opportunities, experiences, and challenges. Given that the instruction and management of students with disabilities is so diverse, the pre-service special education teacher must have experiences that will prepare that teacher to be successful not only in the regular education classroom, but also in the special education classroom. A 90 hour field experience performing the duties of a special education teacher is required.
Independent study is open to junior and senior students only. At the time of application, a student must have earned a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. A student may register for no more than three (3) semester hours of independent study in any one term. In all cases, registration for independent study must be approved by the appropriate department chairperson and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.