SPE 340: Foundations of Autism

This course will examine the characteristics and academic/social needs of students with autism.  Functional Behavioral Assessments, Social Skills strategies and progress monitoring of academic/social behaviors will be covered.  Current research and best practices related to working with students with Autism will be discussed. Prerequisite: SPE 216 or SPE 217.

EDU 332/522: Secondary Methods in Content

This course prepares the certification candidate with the working knowledge required to become an effective teacher in the designated discipline. Examines the scope and sequence of the curricula. Provides developmentally appropriate instructional strategies, techniques for individualizing instruction and assessing achievement, classroom management skills and using media. Develops competencies in lesson and unit planning and instructional delivery. Informs about professional development opportunities relative to the various disciplines.

EDU 430/SPE430: Special Needs Seminar

The course has been designed to facilitate a practical application of the pre-service student’s ability to: recognize type, identification and characteristics of various disabilities, as well as effective, evidence-based instructional practices and adaptations for students with special needs; understand legal rights and responsibilities of the teacher related to special education referral and evaluation and the rights and procedural safeguards that students are guaranteed; identify the possible causes and implications of overrepresentation of minorities in special education to avoid misinte