Schedule
Tue-Thu, 2:30 PM - 3:50 PM (8/20/2011 - 8/23/2011) Location: MAIN (Early Childhood Ed Cente 211 - Lecture Only)
Tue-Thu, 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM (8/20/2011 - 12/10/2011) Location: MAIN (Early Childhood Ed Cente 211 - Lecture Only)
Description
This course focuses on students served in mild/moderate cross-categorical special education settings. Emphasis is placed on theoretical perspectives, etiology, diagnosis, characteristics, and historical aspects pertaining to individuals with mild/moderate mental retardation, behavior disorders/emotional disturbance, learning disabilities, and physical and other health impairments. Federal and state definitions and criteral for diagnosis and eligibility are discussed and reviewed in conjunction with current issues in special education.