Department of Special Education

MA Program Courses

EED | EEX | ELD | EMR

Course Descriptions

EED 6215 ADVANCED THEORIES AND PRACTICES IN BEHAVIOR DISORDERS (3) In-depth study of specific behavioral disorders of children and youth, with an emphasis on educational implications and interventions. Fall semester. (PR: GS, CI)

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EEX 5752 WORKING WITH FAMILIES: A PLURALISTIC PERSPECTIVE (3) The impact of the socio/cultural environment on the education of at-risk children and children with disabilities; family systems theory, principles of multi-cultural education, strategies for working effectively with families of school-age children, diverse cultures and family structures represented in school populations today. Spring Semester. (PR: GS or CI)

EEX 6222 ADVANCED PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS (3) Theory and methodology associated with norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, curriculum-based, ecological, and psychoneurological assessment procedures for exceptional students. Fall and Spring. (PR: GS, introductory courses in exceptional student education and educational assessment)

EEX 6245 TRANSITIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT (3) Procedures for implementing educational programs with exceptional adolescents. Includes educational programming, alternative programs, community resource coordination, career/occupational education, and advocacy. Spring and Summer Semester. (PR: GS, introductory course in educating exceptional students)

EEX 6248: INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACHES FOR EXCEPTIONAL POPULATIONS This course will prepare educators to develop, implement and evaluate educational strategies for students with disabilities. In light of the changing demographics of the students and families served by schools, the course will emphasize the use of strategies that value and affirm cultural and individual differences. The content of the course meets the requirements for state teacher certification and is a requirement of all students seeking a Master’s degree in BD, LD, MR, and VE.

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EEX 6612 MANAGEMENT AND MOTIVATION OF EXCEPTIONAL AND AT-RISK STUDENTS (3) Focuses on approaches to classroom management and motivational strategies when working with exceptional students. Content includes applied behavior analysis techniques, psychoeducational approaches, and social skills training. Available to non-majors. Fall Semester. (PR: GS)

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EEX 6732 CONSULTATION AND COLLABORATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (3) Theories of consultation and collaboration. Overview of service delivery models in special education. Fall Semester. (PR: Introductory course in special education, GS or CI)

EEX 6906 INDEPENDENT STUDY: SPECIAL EDUCATION (1-6) Independent study in which students must have a contract with an instructor. Rpt. S/U.

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EEX 6939 ADVANCED SEMINAR: PARADIGMS, PRACTICES, AND POLICIES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (3) An advanced graduate seminar stressing cross-categorical relationships. Topics include research that deals with paradigms for providing service, service models, and legal mandates. This course is offered in the spring semesters and it should be taken during last semester of coursework.

EEX 6943 PRACTICUM IN EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION (1-4) Supervised field work in exceptional student education with children (including preschool handicapped) who have learning disabilities, mental handicaps, emotional and behavioral disabilities, physical disabilities, or multiple disabilities. Rpt. up to 12 hours. S/U. Fall and Spring. (PR: Admission to Masterâ€Ts Degree Program in Special Education and CI)

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EGI 5051 NATURE AND NEEDS OF THE GIFTED (3) This survey course examines the characteristics and educational needs of children and youth who are gifted, including those from special populations. Emphasis is on giftedness as defined historically, nationally and locally. The course also explores changing views of intelligence and talent development related to policy and practice in gifted education as well as the processes of identification and programming. This course is offered every semester.

EGI 5325 THEORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVITY (3) Exploration of the concept of creativity, its factors, measurement, and application to education. Opportunities are given to work with children in a laboratory setting and to prepare materials to be used with small groups of children. This course is offered every semester.

EGI 6232 ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR THE GIFTED (3) Curriculum adjustments, methods and techniques, as well as classroom organizations necessary for teaching students who are gifted will be the focus of this course. Emphasis will also be on curriculum in gifted programs within the context of school reform and restructuring. This course is offered every semester.

EGI 6416 CONSULTATION, COUNSELING, AND GUIDANCE SKILLS FOR GIFTED STUDENTS (3) Primary emphasis of this course will be to provide an awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the unique guidance and counseling needs of students who are gifted and talented or from special populations. This course is offered in the Fall and Spring semesters.

EGI 6936 SEMINAR IN SPECIAL POPULATIONS OF GIFTED STUDENTS (3) This seminar will provide a critical survey of the research, issues, policy, ethics, and practices related culturally diverse, economically disadvantaged, limited, English proficient, twice exceptional, highly gifted, or very young. This course is offered every semester.

EGI 6943 SUPERVISED PRACTICUM IN GIFTED EDUCATION (1-12) Planned experiences working with students who are gifted, program development and administration, or an individualized inquiry of a specific issue related to gifted education. Level I is offered every semester and needs to be taken in that order: one credit per semester. Level II is taken after Level I and should be taken in the Fall or Spring semester as it will tie into the teachers current teaching assignment.

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ELD 6015 ADVANCED THEORIES AND PRACTICES IN SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES (3 ) Various conceptual and/or theoretical models are reviewed; current trends and issues related to education of children specific learning disabilities. Fall semester. (PR: Introductory course in exceptional child education, GS)

EMR 6052 ADVANCED THEORIES AND PRACTICES IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (3) In-depth study of the complex social and biological aspects of intellectual disabilities with particular reference to effects on education (PR: GS; introductory course in exceptional student education) (Spring)

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