SPED 5802    Educ of Exceptional Children    3 s.h.

SPED 5836    Characteristic Need Mod Intnsv    3 s.h.

SPED 5853    Diagnosis and Intervention in Mathematics for Special Education    3 s.h.

Principles, practices, materials and aids for teaching mathematics in special education. Diagnostic and evaluation procedures; individualized instructional techniques; observation, tutoring, and participation. Field experience required.
Prereq.: Upper-division status in COE.

SPED 5863    Char Needs Mild Mod Disab    4 s.h.

SPED 5865A    Educating Children With Autism    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study and related activities in one or more of the following special education curriculum areas: trainable mentally retarded, educable mentally retarded, learning disability/behavior disorder, multi-handicapped. May be repeated if content is different.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.

SPED 5865B    Lab Ed Child with Autism    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study and related activities in one or more of the following special education curriculum areas: trainable mentally retarded, educable mentally retarded, learning disability/behavior disorder, multi-handicapped. May be repeated if content is different.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.

SPED 5865C    Structured Lang App    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study and related activities in one or more of the following special education curriculum areas: trainable mentally retarded, educable mentally retarded, learning disability/behavior disorder, multi-handicapped. May be repeated if content is different.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.

SPED 5865D    Autism Aspergers Syn    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study and related activities in one or more of the following special education curriculum areas: trainable mentally retarded, educable mentally retarded, learning disability/behavior disorder, multi-handicapped. May be repeated if content is different.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.

SPED 5865E    Prac Autism Asperger    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study and related activities in one or more of the following special education curriculum areas: trainable mentally retarded, educable mentally retarded, learning disability/behavior disorder, multi-handicapped. May be repeated if content is different.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.

SPED 5865F    Autism Asperger Syn    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study and related activities in one or more of the following special education curriculum areas: trainable mentally retarded, educable mentally retarded, learning disability/behavior disorder, multi-handicapped. May be repeated if content is different.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.

SPED 5865G    Prac Autism Asperger    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study and related activities in one or more of the following special education curriculum areas: trainable mentally retarded, educable mentally retarded, learning disability/behavior disorder, multi-handicapped. May be repeated if content is different.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.

SPED 5865H    Workshop Teach OH Module 1C    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study and related activities in one or more of the following special education curriculum areas: trainable mentally retarded, educable mentally retarded, learning disability/behavior disorder, multi-handicapped. May be repeated if content is different.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.

SPED 5865I    Conceptual Mathematics    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study and related activities in one or more of the following special education curriculum areas: trainable mentally retarded, educable mentally retarded, learning disability/behavior disorder, multi-handicapped. May be repeated if content is different.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.

SPED 5865J    Summarizing Science Surv Course    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study and related activities in one or more of the following special education curriculum areas: trainable mentally retarded, educable mentally retarded, learning disability/behavior disorder, multi-handicapped. May be repeated if content is different.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.

SPED 5865K    Conceptual Math Follow Up    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study and related activities in one or more of the following special education curriculum areas: trainable mentally retarded, educable mentally retarded, learning disability/behavior disorder, multi-handicapped. May be repeated if content is different.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.

SPED 5865L    Workshop Teach OH Module 1A    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study and related activities in one or more of the following special education curriculum areas: trainable mentally retarded, educable mentally retarded, learning disability/behavior disorder, multi-handicapped. May be repeated if content is different.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.

SPED 5865M    Summarizing Science Follow Up    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study and related activities in one or more of the following special education curriculum areas: trainable mentally retarded, educable mentally retarded, learning disability/behavior disorder, multi-handicapped. May be repeated if content is different.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.

SPED 5865N    Not Trained Spec Ed What Now    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study and related activities in one or more of the following special education curriculum areas: trainable mentally retarded, educable mentally retarded, learning disability/behavior disorder, multi-handicapped. May be repeated if content is different.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.

SPED 5865O    Inclusion Practices Second Ed    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study and related activities in one or more of the following special education curriculum areas: trainable mentally retarded, educable mentally retarded, learning disability/behavior disorder, multi-handicapped. May be repeated if content is different.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.

SPED 5865P    Workshop Teach OH Module 1B    1-4 s.h.

Intensive study and related activities in one or more of the following special education curriculum areas: trainable mentally retarded, educable mentally retarded, learning disability/behavior disorder, multi-handicapped. May be repeated if content is different.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.

SPED 5870A    Independent St Management    1-4 s.h.

Individual work under special education staff guidance; curriculum development or special education areas; individual problems in community agencies or school.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.

SPED 5870B    Independent St Instr Strat    1-4 s.h.

Individual work under special education staff guidance; curriculum development or special education areas; individual problems in community agencies or school.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.

SPED 5870C    Indep St Transition    1-4 s.h.

Individual work under special education staff guidance; curriculum development or special education areas; individual problems in community agencies or school.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.

SPED 5870D    Indep St Collaboration    1-4 s.h.

Individual work under special education staff guidance; curriculum development or special education areas; individual problems in community agencies or school.
Prereq.: Admission to upper-division COE status.

SPED 5965A    Workshop Curriculum Instruct Strat    1-5 s.h.

A workshop designed to examine contemporary topics in the field.

SPED 5965B    Workshop Assessment    1-5 s.h.

A workshop designed to examine contemporary topics in the field.

SPED 5965C    Workshop Technology    1-5 s.h.

A workshop designed to examine contemporary topics in the field.

SPED 5965D    Workshop Content Focus    1-5 s.h.

A workshop designed to examine contemporary topics in the field.

SPED 5965E    Workshop Professional Development    1-5 s.h.

A workshop designed to examine contemporary topics in the field.

SPED 5965F    Workshop Diverse Learner Class    1-5 s.h.

A workshop designed to examine contemporary topics in the field.

SPED 5965G    Workshop Coord Collaboration Consult    1-5 s.h.

A workshop designed to examine contemporary topics in the field.

SPED 5965H    Workshop Teaching Strategies Autism    1-5 s.h.

A workshop designed to examine contemporary topics in the field.

SPED 5965I    Workshop Trans Plan Social Development and Health    1-5 s.h.

A workshop designed to examine contemporary topics in the field.

SPED 5965J    Workshop Studies on Mild to Moderate Disabilities    1-5 s.h.

A workshop designed to examine contemporary topics in the field.

SPED 5965K    Workshop Affects of Emotional Disabilities    1-5 s.h.

A workshop designed to examine contemporary topics in the field.

SPED 5965L    Workshop Class Management for Diverse Learners    1-5 s.h.

A workshop designed to examine contemporary topics in the field.

SPED 5965M    Workshop Education Children Autism    1-6 s.h.

A workshop designed to examine contemporary topics in the field.

SPED 5965N    Workshop Lab Exp Educ Child Autism    1-6 s.h.

A workshop designed to examine contemporary topics in the field.

SPED 5965O    Workshop Prac 2 Exp Asperger Syn    1-6 s.h.

A workshop designed to examine contemporary topics in the field.

SPED 5965P    Workshop High Functioning Autism Asperger    1-6 s.h.

A workshop designed to examine contemporary topics in the field.

SPED 5965Q    Workshop Interventn Remed Lang Dysf    1-5 s.h.

A workshop designed to examine contemporary topics in the field.

SPED 5965R    Workshop Field Base SPED Intervention    1-5 s.h.

A workshop designed to examine contemporary topics in the field.

SPED 5965S    Workshop Augmentative Alternatv Comm    1-5 s.h.

A workshop designed to examine contemporary topics in the field.

SPED 6900    Issues, Trends & Ethical, Legal and Professional Guidelines in Special Education    3 s.h.

This course is designed to provide the candidate with an exploratory study of the issues, trends, as well as the ethical, legal and professional guidelines in special education Candidates will become familiar with legal policies and procedures as well as practice ethical guidelines as related to students with exceptionalities. Candidates will understand how to advocate for improves outcomes for learners with exceptionalities and their families as well as design and implement professional learning activities to increase their own practices.

SPED 6906    Understanding and Addressing the Characteristics and Behaviors of Learners with Exceptional Needs    3 s.h.

This course is designed to provide the candidate with the knowledge and understanding of how individuals with exceptionalities grow and develop in an inclusive learning environment. Candidates will understand how multiple influences, including diversity, families, communities and individual differences shape an individual with an exceptionality’s development and learning. The candidate will then use this knowledge to develop high-quality learning experiences based on strengths and needs.

SPED 6914    Positive Behavior Supports/Intervention Strategies to Support Social-Emotional Needs of All Learners    3 s.h.

This course is designed to address the social-emotional and behavioral needs of children with mild to intensive needs, including those needing intensive support due to disability or trauma. It provides education candidates with effective routines and procedures consistent with the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to create a safe, caring, respectful and productive learning environment as well as a range of preventive and responsive practices. Candidates will apply specific tools grounded in the principles of ABA with ethical strategies being of particular focus. Candidate skills will be grounded in the ability to plan, implement and evaluate behavioral interventions and social skills programs within any special education service delivery model.

SPED 6916    IEP Planning and Accommodations for Learners with Exceptional Needs    3 s.h.

This course is designed to provide the candidate with an exploratory study of the IEP process Candidates will understand how to write an IEP as well as collaborate with families and fellow staff members regarding learners with exceptionalities on this process.

SPED 6917    Effective Instruction for Learners with Exceptional Needs    3 s.h.

This course is designed to provide the candidate with the knowledge about individuals with an exceptionality development and assessment data to inform decisions about effective instruction. Candidates will understand how to use explicit and systematic instructional strategies including active student engagement and motivation, differentiated instruction, flexible and small groups, specialized individualized instruction, self -regulated learning and meta-cognition strategies. The candidate will then use this knowledge to plan and guide instruction to meet the rigorous content goals for each individual with an exceptionality’s academic and social-behavioral needs.

SPED 6928    Transition to Adult Life    3 s.h.

This course is designed to provide candidates with best practices of the professional collaboration process to include specific models and strategies to improve the transition from school to adult life, including career readiness, community, and domestic skills for students with mild to intensive learning needs. Candidates will develop a team training model and evaluate evidence-based practices regarding the transition process for students. Individual strengths and characteristics will be considered to facilitate social, vocational, and daily living skills for all learners. Successful completion of field related assessment project is required.

SPED 6929    Assessment of Exceptional Learners    3 s.h.

This course focuses on the educational assessment process for exceptional learners. Topics include state and federal regulations, data collection techniques, formative and summative assessment, and test interpretation. Importance of instructional alignment between objectives, assessment, and instructional strategies.

SPED 6931    Field-based Practicum with Exceptional Learners in Grades K-6    3 s.h.

Practicum experience, with mild/moderate exceptional learners within grades K-6, in which the candidate acquires and demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to design and implement data guided standards-based instruction with differentiated methods, assessments that promote learner growth including effective feedback, and collaboratively work with teacher(s), parents/guardians, and related service professional(s) to implement instruction to meet learners’ diverse needs. Field hours required.
Prereq.: SPED 6900, SPED 6906, SPED 6914, SPED 6916, SPED 6917, SPED 6928, SPED 6929.

SPED 6932    Field-based Practicum on Inclusive Practices with Exceptional Learners in Grades 7-12    3 s.h.

Practicum experience, with mild/moderate exceptional learners in an inclusion classroom within grades 7-12, in which the candidate acquires and demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to design and implement data guided standards-based instruction with differentiated methods, assessments that promote learner growth through effective feedback, and collaboratively work with teacher(s), parents/guardians, and related service professional(s) to implement instruction and identify transition services to meet learners’ diverse needs. Field hours required.

SPED 6933    Field-based Practicum with Moderate/Intensive Exceptional Learners in Grades K-6    3 s.h.

Practicum experience, with moderate/intensive exceptional learners within grades K-6, in which the candidate acquires and demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to design and implement data guided standards-based instruction with differentiated methods, assessments that promote learner growth including effective feedback, and collaboratively work with teacher(s), parents/guardians, and related service professional(s) to implement instruction to meet learners’ diverse needs. Field hours required.

SPED 6934    Field-based Practicum with Moderate/Intensive Exceptional Learners in Grades 7-12    3 s.h.

Practicum experience, with moderate/intensive exceptional learners within grades 7-12, in which the candidate acquires and demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to design and implement data guided standards-based instruction with differentiated methods, assessments that promote learner growth including effective feedback, and collaboratively work with teacher(s), parents/guardians, and related service professional(s) to implement instruction to meet learners’ diverse needs. Field hours required.

SPED 6980    Topical Seminar in Special Education    1-4 s.h.

Selected topics in special education. May be repeated for different content.

SPED 6980A    KSU 5000S Ef Phonics    1-4 s.h.

Selected topics in special education. May be repeated for different content.

SPED 6981    Seminar in Special Education    3 s.h.

This course details current issues in the field of special education involving research, pedagogy, methodologies, and application. Emphasis is on the intervention and remediation of receptive/expressive language dysfunctions, as well as other issues related to children and youth with disabilities.
Prereq.: SPED 6983.

SPED 6982    Educational Assessment in Gifted and Special Education    3 s.h.

The course focuses on the educational assessment process as it applies to students with exceptionalities. Topics include a review of state and federal regulations; data collection techniques, including both formal and informal methods; appropriate test preparation and interpretations; and design of identification and placement procedures.
Prereq.: SPED 5871.

SPED 6983    Char and Needs MM MI    3 s.h.

SPED 6984    Major Concepts and Program Design for Students in Special Education    3 s.h.

Major concepts, program development, and program evaluation involving youth with special needs are parts of this course. Programs related to the transition process will be studied and reviewed.

SPED 6994    Field Experiences in Early Childhood Special Education    4-8 s.h.

Supervised field experiences incorporating theory, planning and implementation of services for young children with special needs.
Prereq.: SPED 5858, SPED 6991, SPED 6992, SPED 6993.

SPED 6999    Field Experiences Autism/Related Disorders    3-6 s.h.

Supervised clinical field experiences incorporating theory, planning, and implementation of services for children with autism spectrum disorders. Weekly seminars connect theory to practice. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6 s.h.
Prereq.: SPED 6996, SPED 6998, and PSYC 6960 or PSYC 6990.

SPED 7021    Field Experience 1    3 s.h.

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SPED 7040    Field Experience in Gifted and Talented Education    2 s.h.

Supervised field experience that incorporates theory, planning, and implementation of curriculum for gifted and talented students. Individual conferences and completion of contracted assignments.
Prereq.: SPED 5871, SPED 5878, SPED 6982, SPED 6983 and COUN 5879.

SPED 7043    Instructional Leadership in Special Education    3 s.h.

Implementation, coordination, and evaluation of quality instructional programs for exceptional, at-risk, and other students experiencing learning problems. Administrative roles and strategies related to instructional leadership, school climate, collaborative decision making, and restructuring.
Prereq.: COUN 6961 and SPED 7977.