The Exceptional Child and Legal Aspects of Special Education
This course is designed to provide a cross-categorical survey of knowledge concerning the identification, evaluation, education, learning characteristics, and academic/social needs of exceptional children and youth. Course content will review the categories of exceptional individuals in terms of mental, physical, and emotional characteristics. Major emphasis will be focused upon current trends, issues, legislation, and educational procedures as they relate to the integration of exceptional students in regular classroom settings.
Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Lab hours: 0
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
- EDU 210 - Teaching and Learning I
Restrictions:
- Field Experience required.