Courses

• SED SE 502: Behavioral and Emotional Problems: Characteristics and Methods
  This course introduces students to childhood emotional and behavioral disorders in educational settings. Students will identify questions that should be asked if they know or believe a student may have an emotional or behavioral disorder, gain knowledge of resources within the educational system and the broader children's mental health system, and identify and discuss the selection of evidence-based interventions to address emotional and behavioral disorders. 4 cr., Spring
• SED SE 504: An Introduction to Early Childhood Disabilities
  Students acquire and demonstrate their knowledge of the etiology, history, service delivery models, and issues and trends relating to young children with disabilities. 2cr, Fall.
• SED SE 505: An Introduction to Severe Disabilities
  Student acquire and demonstrate their understanding of the etiology, history, service delivery models, and issues and trends related to education, transition to and life as individuals with severe disabilities. 2 cr. Fall.
• SED SE 506: Young Children with Disabilities
  Designed for education of children from birth to age seven. Emphasis on identification, characteristics, development and disabilities, and contributions of families and agencies to functioning of young children.
• SED SE 507: Early Childhood Disabilities/Severe Disabilities: Assessment and Instructional Planning
  Designed to develop knowledge and skills related to goal-setting, instructional planning, implementation, and evaluation of students with early childhood disabilities and severe disabilities. Emphasis on collaboration and cross-cultural competence. Prerequisite SE 504/505. 4 cr. Fall
• SED SE 508: Early Childhood Disabilities/Sever Disabilities: Curriculum and Methods
  Designed to develop knowledge and skill related to designing curricular content and instructional methods for students with early childhood disabilities and severe disabilities. Includes strategies for facilitating development in the following areas: motor, communication, social, self-care, academic, vocational, and special health care needs. Prerequisite SE 507 4 cr. Spring
• SED SE 510: Special Education: Curriculum and Instruction
  Designed to develop an understanding of the historical background and legal framework of special education, various disabilities, instructional practices and behavioral support strategies. Focus will be on middle- and high-school students. 2 cr. Fall and Spring
• SED SE 515: Assessment in Special Education: Procedures
  Designed to develop the knowledge and skill related to the assessment of students who are in or being referred to special education for educational support services. 2 cr. Fall and Spring
• SED SE 520: Brain Perc Mem
  
• SED SE 531: Inclusion of Students with Severe Disabilities into General Education
  Students will demonstrate their understanding of inclusive education for students with severe disabilities. They will also learn about and describe individualized supports and evidence-based practices for teaching and delivering special education and related services to students with severe disabilities in general education settings. 2 cr. Summer.
• SED SE 533: The Families of Children with Special Needs
  This course examines the nature of families and how families change or evolve as a function of the presence of a child with a disability. Students will develop an understanding of family systems theory. Students will learn specific strategies and evidence-based approached to working with families of children with disabilities. 4 cr., Fall
• SED SE 534: Classroom and Behavior Management
  Designed to develop an understanding of the theoretical basis and implementation strategies of effective classroom and behavior management for students with and without disabilities. Positive behavioral intervention and supports (PBIS) will be used as the overarching framework for school-wide, classroom, and individualized approaches that are used to build and maintain environments that provide positive and pro-active behavioral supports for all learners. 2 cr. Fall, Spring, Summer
• SED SE 535: Understand Autism
  Students will describe the defining characteristics, school experiences, and evidence-based practices for teaching and supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The course includes perspectives from individuals with ASD and their family. 2 cr. Fall and Summer
• SED SE 580: Methods and Materials in Special Education: General
  Students will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to design, implement and evaluate individualized educational program for students with mild/moderate disabilities, aged Prek-8. 4 cr, Fall and Spring
• SED SE 584: Methods and Materials: Moderate Disabilities, 5-12
  Students will acquire the relevant knowledge and skill to design implement and evaluate individualized educational programs for students, grades 5 - 12, including transition planning and career readiness. 4 cr. Fall and Spring
• SED SE 593: Practicum/Practicum Equivalent:Students with Moderate Disabilities, Pre-K-8
  Students will demonstrate skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction for students with mild/moderate disabilities, PreK - 8 through Student teaching experience (300 hour minimum) and accompanying seminar. . 8 cr. Fall and Spring
• SED SE 594: Practicum/Practicum Equivalent: Students with Moderate Disabilities, 5-12
  Students will demonstrate skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction for students with mild/moderate disabilities, grades 5-12 through student teaching experience (300 hour minimum) and accompanying seminar. 8 cr. Fall and Spring
• SED SE 595: Practicum/Practicum Equivalent: Student with Severe Disabilities, Pre-K-12
  Student-teaching experience in schools, day and residential settings. Seminar in classroom practices. Minimum 300 hours. 8cr, either sem.
• SED SE 598: Practicum for Teaching Professionals-Moderate 5-12
  Students will demonstrate skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction for students with mild/moderate disabilities,5-12 through student teaching experience (300 hours). 4 cr. Fall and Spring
• SED SE 601: Parent and Professional Collaboration
  Students will demonstrate their understanding of importance of and effective strategies for collaborating with parents and professionals of individuals with special needs. 2 cr.

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