Course Description

This course provides an overview of the broad range of exceptionalities and the varying levels of characteristics, prevalence, causes and prevention, assessment, early intervention, and teaching methods concerning individuals with disabilities. Topics include the impact on academic, social, and emotional performances along with ways teachers can support these individuals and their families to promote a successful learning experience. In addition to class time, this course requires ten hours of arranged fieldwork in public school special education classrooms and includes cooperation with at least one campus-approved certificated classroom teacher.