SED 344 Early Childhood and Special Education

3 credit hours

Typical and atypical development of young children (ages 0-8) is examined. Family centered and developmentally appropriate early intervention strategies in home, school and specialized environments, as well as inclusion programs serving children with developmental delays and disabilities, will be addressed. Curriculum models which facilitate the cognitive/language, social, emotional, physical and self-help skills of children with disabilities in preschools and early elementary will be examined. Twenty hours of field experience in a special needs or inclusion program is required.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program, SED 312 Introduction to Special Education or EDU 312 Exceptional Children and Youth in the Regular Classroom
Course is Offered: FA Every Year