SED 312 Introduction to Special Education

3 credit hours

This first major introductory course in the field of special education covers definition, history and legislation of special education. The physical, emotional, social and cognitive characteristics of students with special needs are defined with an emphasis on educational interventions and assessment in grades K-12. In addition, the current research-based models, the continuum of services, agencies and other resources, and future of special education are discussed in detail. Required thirty hours in a K-12 school setting with students with disabilities.

Prerequisite: Accepted as a candidate to Teacher Education Program
Course is Offered: WI Every Year