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.

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.

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. Requires a minimum of 10 hours in an accredited school. This course is offered every fall semester.

345 Testing and Diagnosing Reading Difficulties (2 s.h.)
This course content will focus on professional terminology, correlates of reading disability, a history of reading theory, as well as formative and summative diagnostic procedures. The course provides opportunities for Teach Candidates to use these resources to assess an assigned student, pinpoint areas of weakness needing remediating and prepare an individualized remediation plan for the student. The course will also provide experiences in working cooperatively with a classroom teacher and communicating with parents. Requires a minimum of 20 hours in an accredited school. Fall only. Cross listed as EDU 345.

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.

401 Scientifically Based Research Methods in Special Education (4 s.h.)
The course focuses on research-validated learning and behavior strategies, assessment, multi-sensory methods and curricula to facilitate learning across the curriculum. Designing and evaluating instructional plans, organizing effective student learning environments, and using technology throughout the curriculum are stressed. This course is offered every spring semester. Courses taken at other institutions will not be accepted in lieu of this course. Requires a minimum of 10 hours in an accredited school.

410 Practicum in the Correction of Reading Difficulties/Disorders (3 s.h.)
The course content will focus on the implementation of the individualized reading plan developed in SPE 345. It will provide opportunities for students to use the developed plan to write reports and lesson plans according to the assessed needs and tutor the students. It will also provide for re-assessing diagnosed area of weakness after the remediation plan has been implemented. Prerequisite: SPE 345. Requires a minimum of 20 hours in an accredited school. Spring only.

419 Seminar in Positive Behavior Support (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. 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. Cross listed as EDU 419.

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.