Degree Required Courses

Required Courses & Descriptions

SD 702 Strategies for Students with High Incidence Disabilities (3 hrs)

This course will provide the candidate with descriptions and applications of methods and strategies for teaching students with mild and moderate disabilities in need of an adapted curriculum. Candidates will participate in a variety of activities to demonstrate knowledge and skills to meet the academic and behavioral needs of learners in primary through secondary levels. Candidates will learn educational programming techniques, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate interventions in a variety of roles including consultation and co-teaching.

SD 799 Consultation/Collaboration (3 hrs)

Students will refine and practice effective communication skills. Current models of consultation/collaboration will be presented and critical.

SD 802 Seminar In Behavior Management (3 hrs)

This course provides a practical guide to experienced teachers, teachers-in-training, parents, and paraprofessionals for applying behavior management techniques both in general and special education settings and in the home. The course focuses on the principles of behavior management and their application in the educational programs, as well as in the home. This course will help the student become a critical thinker, creative planner, and effective practitioner.

SD 803 Promoting Literacy for Students with High Incidence Disabilities (3 hrs)

This course is designed to provide the special educator with a background in reading theories, assessment and diagnostic teaching procedures for primary through secondary students. The course will address the student, the context and the text.

SD 820 Assessment in Schools (3 hrs)

This course is a survey of the broad spectrum of psychological tests used in the assessment of human potential and functioning. The focus is on the nature, use, and interpretations of various methods of evaluation with specific reference to measurement in the areas of aptitude, achievement, interest, personality, and intelligence. Analyzing data and the interpretation of test results is a major emphasis.

*SD 708 Supervised Practice, High Incidence-Elementary (3 hrs)

This course provides initial organized observation and instruction of the student with special needs in various learning situations. Candidates will participate in activities associated with the role of a professional educator.

*SD 709 Supervised Practice, High Incidence-Secondary I (3 hrs)

This course provides initial organized observation and instruction of the student with special needs in various learning situations. Candidates will participate in activities associated with the role of a professional educator.

**SD 808 Supervised Practice, High Incidence- Elementary II (3 hrs)

(Prerequisite, permission of instructor.) This course provides organized observation and instruction of the student with special needs in various learning situations. Candidates will participate in activities associated with the role of a professional educator.

**SD 809 Supervised Practice, High Incidence-Secondary II (3 hrs)

(Prerequisite, permission of instructor.) This course provides organized observation and instruction of the student with special needs in various learning situations. Candidates will participate in activities associated with the role of a professional educator.

ER 752 Analysis of Research (3 hrs)

An introductory graduate level course in research methodology designed to allow the student to function as a knowledgeable consumer of research in his/her field of endeavor.