SED 200 - Foundations in Special Education

Credit Hours: 3

Focuses on exceptional learners and special education in context. Candidates will acquire knowledge of educational policies, practices, and design of individualized programs. Emphasis will be placed on how to serve students under the federally defined categories of exceptionality, individuals with cultural and linguistic needs, and the importance of developing relationships with families. Introduces assistive technology and its implementation.

Prerequisite: Sophomore classification
Additional Requirements:
Requires 5 clock hours of site-based clinical work in a classroom setting for students with learning disabilities.
Concurrent: May take concurrently with EDU 140 - Exploring Critical Skills for the Professional Educator.

Minimum Grade Required C