SED 384 Transition and Career Education for Individuals with Disabilities

3 credit hours

The purpose of this course is to provide the special education teacher education candidates the information and requirements that focus on transition and career development of individuals with disabilities. The focus is from high school to successful independent community work and living. The development of required career and transition plans and programs are stressed and a requirement of the course. The course includes employable skills, work skills, academic skills, and work experience in both the school and the community environments. The special education teacher candidate will learn how to create work environments. Teacher education candidates will also develop ideas to incorporate prevocational skills and independent living skills into daily lesson plans for all grade levels.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program, SED 312 Introduction to Special Education and SED 381 Nature and Need of Individuals with Cognitive Impairment, or permission.
Course is Offered: WI 2019, WI 2021