SED 544 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, are addressed. Curriculum models that facilitate the cognitive/language, social, emotional, physical, and self-help skills of children with disabilities in preschools and early elementary school are examined. Twenty (20) hours of field experience in a special needs or inclusion program are required.

Prerequisite:

TED 612 Exploration of Special Needs of Exceptional Children and Youth or equivalent