SPE 255 Educating Diverse Populations (3 s.h.)
A survey course introducing social, cultural socieconomic, emotional, and physical factors affecting diverse populations and their implications for education. Designated writing-enrichment course. Sophomore standing required. This course is offered every fall and spring semester and one summer session.

SPE 260 Education of Exceptional Children and Youth (3 s.h.)
The course addresses current issues and trends pertaining to exceptional children and youth. Appropriate educational approaches, and the processes and procedures for providing special education services are emphasized. This course is offered every spring. Prerequisite SPE 255. With permission of the instructor this course is open to licensed teachers and lateral entry candidates.

SPE 335 Testing and Assessing Special Education Students (3 s.h.)
The Course focuses on the conducting of curriculum-based assessment procedures and the interpretation of test results used for the diagnosis, planning instruction and monitoring of student progress. This course is offered every fall semester.

SPE 345 Remedial Reading Diagnosis and Remediation (4 s.h.)
Professional terminology, correlates of reading disability, history of reading theory, reading approaches, diagnostic procedures (informal and formal), and remediation strategies are emphasized. Students will study individualized and group instructional programs for remedial reading during their thirty hours of field experience with a reading specialist. Prerequisite: EDU 331 and SPE 335. This course is offered druing the spring semester. With permission of the instructor this course is open to licensed teachers and lateral entry candidates.

SPE 348 Scientifically Based Research Methods In Sprical Education I: Learning Strategies, Mathematics & Writing (3 s.h.)
The course focuses on research-validated learning and behavior strategies, methods, and curricula to facilitate learning across the curriculum. Assessment and multi-sensory teaching strategies in the areas of mathematics and writing are stressed. Requires a minimum of ten observation hours in an accredited school. This course is offered every fall semester. Prerequisites: SPE 255 and SPE 260. With permission of the instructor this course is open to licensed teachers and lateral entry candidates.

SPE 351 Scientifically Based Research Methods in Special Education II (3 s.h.)
The course focuses on designing and evaluating instructional plans, organizing effective student learning environments, and using technology throughout the curriculum. Requires a minimum of ten observation hours in an accredited school. This course is offered every spring semester. Prerequisites: SPE 255 and SPE 260. With permission of the instructor this course is open to licensed teachers and lateral entry candidates.

SPE 385 Collaboration with Parents and Educators (3 s.h.)
The characteristics, roles, and skills of interpersonal relations with parents, general education and other professionals in the education of exceptional children. This course is offered in the fall semester as needed.

SPE 419 Seminar in Positive Behavior Development (3 s.h.)
Models and strategies, techniques for building self concept and managing behaviors that promote success in the learning environment; focus on inclusion classrooms and social and emotional needs of individuals with disabilities. Requires a minimum of ten observation hours in an accredited school. This course is offered every spring semester and as needed. Formal acceptance to Teacher Education Program is required. Courses taken at other institutions will not be accepted in lieu of this course except upon review and agreement by the course professor and Chair of the Education Department.

SPE 499 Independent Study in Special Education(1-3 s.h.)
An opportunity for a well-qualified, upper-division student to engage in special research in his/her major. Formal acceptance to Teacher Education program required for admission. Requires approval by the faculty advisor, the supervising professor, the department head, and the school dean before approval by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Credit to be determined. Courses taken at other institutions will not be accepted in lieu of this course except on review and agreement of the course professor.