17 courses with the subject SPED, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SPED 101Elementary American Sign Language I3
This is an introductory course in American Sign Language (ASL). The goal is to bring a person unable to communicate in ASL to a basic level of communicative competency. The course is taught using ASL, little voicing is used. The content includes semantic notations and social functions as well as grammatical structures. Students will participate in class using ASL in groups/pairs as well as through video and activities. Culturally appropriate behaviors associated with Deaf Culture will be emphasized throughout the course. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants.
This is the second semester of an introductory course in American Sign Language (ASL). The goal is to bring a person unable to communicate in ASL to a basic level of communicative competency. The course is taught using ASL; little voicing is used. The content includes semantic notations and social functions as well as grammatical structures. Students will participate in class using ASL in groups/pairs as well as through video and activities. Culturally appropriate behaviors associated with Deaf Culture will be emphasized throughout the course. ASL 101 or
Meets GOAL 7. This course is an overview of exceptionalities including disabilities and giftedness. Historical and legal foundations, philosophical and ethical perspectives, causes, characteristics, implications for individuals and their families, strategies, and services are included. An early clinical experience at the Kids First after-school program is required for this course. It involves working a 2-hour weekly shift at Maplewood Townhomes. Open to all majors. Sophomore status required. Grade only. Offered each semester. Course Registration
SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities . Grade only. Offered each semester. Course Registration
SPED 410Introduction to Assessment/Methods3
An introduction to the basic components of Special Education assessment, curriculum, instruction, and IEP development. Standardized and informal assessment procedures and their relationships to planning and instruction are emphasized.
Admission to Teacher Education and SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities . Grade only. Offered annually (usually fall semester). Course Registration
SPED 411DD Field Experience I3
This field experience allows teacher candidates to apply and practice the knowledge and skills needed for Minnesota licensure in Developmental Disabilities. They will be placed in a secondary Special Education classroom or an inclusive setting for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, throughout the semester. Assignments for this field experience will correspond with those for SPED 471 and SPED 473 .
admission to Teacher Education, SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities , SPED 405 - Student Management Systems , SPED 410 - Introduction to Assessment/Methods and ◎ SPED 420 - Special Education Administrative Procedures . P/NC only. Offered annually (usually fall semester). Course Registration
SPED 414Multisensory/Comprehensive Language Arts Instruction I5
SPED 414 - Multisensory/Comprehensive Language Arts Instruction I . Grade only. Offered spring semester. Course Registration
SPED 433DD Field Experience II3
This field experience allows teacher candidates to apply and practice the knowledge and skills needed for Minnesota licensure in Developmental Disabilities. They will be placed in an elementary Special Education classroom or an inclusive setting for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, throughout the semester. Assignments for this field experience will correspond with those for SPED 472
SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities and admission to Teacher Education. P/NC only. Offered alternate semesters (usually spring). Course Registration
SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities . Grade only. Offered annually (usually fall semester). Course Registration
SPED 472Elementary Instruction, Methods, and Assessment3
This course provides the teacher candidate with knowledge and skills related to elementary grade-level special education, including academic language, planning, teaching, and monitoring K-6 exceptional learners’ academic, learning, and social/emotional development needs in diverse learning environments.
Admission to Teacher Education, SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities & ◎ SPED 420 - Special Education Administrative Procedures or instructor approval.
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SPED 474 - ABS Field Experience I . Grade only. Offered annually or when demand warrants. Course Registration
SPED 473Transition and Secondary Skills Instruction3
SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities . Grade only. Offered annually (usually fall semester). Course Registration
SPED 474ABS Field Experience I3
This field experience provides the opportunity for teacher candidates to apply and practice knowledge and skills required for Minnesota licensure as an Academic and Behavioral Strategist. Teacher candidates will be placed in a elementary Special Education setting over the course of the semester. Assignments required for the field experience will align with assignments required for SPED 472 and preparation for the edTPA required in
SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities , SPED 410 - Introduction to Assessment/Methods , ◎ SPED 420 - Special Education Administrative Procedures , and admission to Teacher Education. Pre/
SPED 300 - Children and Youth with Exceptionalities . P/NC only. Offered annually (usually fall semester). Course Registration
SPED 477Student Teaching for ABS1-16
This student teaching/internship experience covers assessment, instruction, behavior management, and collaboration for students with mild disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, other health disabilities, and specific learning disabilities. It is a full time, semester-long placement in a special education classroom under the supervision of a licensed special education teacher and a university supervisor. This is the final requirement before licensure.
The subject matter to be developed by the Special Education Department and instructor prior to the workshop or seminar. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants. Repeatable as topics change. Course Registration
Opportunity for the qualified advanced undergraduate and graduate student to work independently. Topics may include research, development of special projects, selected readings, etc. Time arranged.
