Special Education (SPED)

College of Education

 

205 Manual Communication, 3 credit hours
Introduction to manual communication, emphasizing correct production of manual alphabet and basic sign language vocabulary. Includes philosophy of total communication.

297 Language Analysis, 3 credit hours
Introduction to syntax and semantics to enable students to evaluate and apply recent research findings, language curricula, and procedures for language analysis.

300 American Sign Language, 3 credit hours
Basic vocabulary and linguistic structures of American Sign Language. History and culture of the Deaf community. Prerequisite: SPED 205 or demonstrated competency for advanced study.

307 Manually Coded English, 3 credit hours
Receptive and expressive sign language skills using fingerspelling, Signing Exact English, and Contact Signing. Prerequisite: SPED 205 or demonstrated competency for advanced study and SPED 300.

375 Auditory Education and Strategies for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students, 3 credit hours
The student will gain the knowledge and skill necessary to organize and manage an auditory education program for children with hearing loss ages birth to adolescence and their families, with emphasis on the development of listening skills through the use of current technology including cochlear implants, digital hearing aids, etc.

378 Expressive Communication Strategies for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students, 3 credit hours
The student will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and implement an oral/aural communication intervention program for children with hearing loss ages birth to adolescence and their families, with emphasis on the development of spoken language through the use of current technology including cochlear implants, digital hearing aids, etc. Prerequisite: SPED 375.

398 Deaf Culture, 3 credit hours
This course will explore issues related to Deaf culture.

407 Exceptional Learners in P–12 and Secondary Programs, 3 credit hours
Skills related to identification of exceptional learners at the P–12 and secondary levels and their needs related to an inclusive setting. Analyzing the learner according to the exceptionality, environment, and family relationships. Corequisite: ED 402.

408 Exceptional Learners in the Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom, 3 credit hours
Skills related to identification of exceptional learners at the early childhood and elementary levels and their needs as related to an inclusive setting. Analyzing the learner according to the exceptionality, environment, and family relationships.

415 Instructional Methods in the Inclusive Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom, 3 credit hours
Designed to prepare elementary education teachers to teach in inclusive classrooms through the introduction of academic, behavioral, and social instructional methods. Appropriate laboratory experiences provided. Prerequisite: SPED 408. Corequisites: ED 411 and 446.

416 Behavior Management in the Classroom, 3 credit hours
Provides skills to manage the behavior of students with disabilities, including behavioral assessment, appropriate intervention strategies, and evaluation of intervention effectiveness. Prerequisite: SPED 407 or 408.

440 Practicum in Special Education, 3 credit hours
While placed in self-contained and resource classrooms, students will administer individualized assessments, develop individualized educational programs, modify lesson plans, and consult with parents and professionals. Prerequisite: SPED 407 or 408.

462 Assessment in Special Education, 3 credit hours
The purpose of this course is to prepare pre-service special-education teachers to administer, score, and interpret assessment information for the purpose of educational planning. Prerequisites: ED 408 and admission to the TEP.

476 Methods of Teaching Academic Subjects to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 3 credit hours
Methods and materials for teaching academic subjects (mathematics, science, social studies) to deaf/hard of hearing students at P–12 levels. Prerequisite: Admission to the TEP.

477 Language Development and Methods of Literacy Instruction for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 3 credit hours
Materials and methods for language development and literacy instruction for deaf/hard of hearing students at P–12 level.

482 Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 3 credit hours
Administration, interpretation, and implementation of test data obtained from formal and informal testing instruments and procedures.

490 Psychology and Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 3 credit hours
Psychological, social, and educational development of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing across the lifespan.