These courses are appropriate for any professional working in schools or educational settings. They provide background into legislation and legal mandates required under IDEA, ADA, and section 504 as they apply to schools and educational settings; characteristics of each disability category as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); and brief application ideas for accommodations, modifications and differentiated instruction.
These courses are the first two required courses for the learning disabilities “add on” certification for currently licensed teachers and also are required courses in the MAT in Special Education and M.Ed. in Special Education Intervention, but are also appropriate for school counselors, social workers, daycare workers, and school psychologists.
| Course | Credits | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 507 - Characteristics of Disabilities | 3 | Summer Session H: May 13 - June 21, 2024 |
| SPED 581/681 - Educational Implications for the Exceptional Individual | 3 | Summer Session K: June 24 - August 2, 2024 |
Students majoring in
And anyone who works with individuals in an educational setting.
Licensed teachers earn
Students can use these courses towards an MAT in Special Education
