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SPED

22 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 291Independent Study1

Gives the candidate the opportunity for individual focused study or research under direction of a faculty member. The student must submit a research or study plan, which must be approved by the department chair.

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
Prerequisite
Consent of instructor.
SPED 292Independent Study2

Gives the candidate the opportunity for individual focused study or research under direction of a faculty member. The student must submit a research or study plan, which must be approved by the department chair.

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
Prerequisite
Consent of instructor.
SPED 293Independent Study3

Gives the candidate the opportunity for individual focused study or research under direction of a faculty member. The student must submit a research or study plan, which must be approved by the department chair.

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
Prerequisite
Consent of instructor.
SPED 301Reading Practicum2

Candidates work individually with K-12 learners who are experiencing challenges in learning to read. They will implement the research-validated strategies that they learn in SPED 300 Assessing and Teaching Beginning Reading.

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
Corequisite
SPED 300. Offered: F.
SPED 302Assessing and Teaching Begining Reading4

In this course, candidates will learn to assess and teach beginning reading using research-validated strategies. Emphasis will be on phonemic awareness, phonic and structural analysis, vocabularly development, fluency and comprehension. Thirty (30) hour field experience required.

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
SPED 304Assessing and Teaching Beginning Reading3

In this course, candidates will learn to assess and teach beginning reading using research-validated strategies. Emphasis will be on phonemic awareness, phonic and structural analysis, vocabulary development, fluency, and comprehension. Thirty (30) hour field experience required

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
Prerequisite
Teacher Education the Educator Preparation Program; Background Check. Offered: F.
SPED 310Introduction to Special and Diverse Learners3

The second of a four course sequence, enrolled students describe the legal and ethical requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Act, identify appropriate multicultural practices and materials, implement differentiation of instruction, and participate in professional collaboration to meet the needs of diverse learners and their families. Video-based field-experience required. Offered: F; S; SS.

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
SPED 334Assessment in Special Education3

Provides students with a basic overview of standardized and teacher-constructed assessment tools. Class discussions emphasize the possible uses, application, underlying concepts, and issues associated with standardized and teacher-constructed tests. Acceptable methods of selecting, administering, and interpreting an array of tests will be addressed. Offered: F, SS.

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
SPED 390Social Studies Methods in the Inclusive Classroom3

Addresses major concepts in Social Studies, such as problem-solution-effect, multiple perspectives, and factors of group success. Students plan, modify, and adapt instruction that assumes a global perspective on content and calls for distinct and developmentally appropriate pedagogies for 21st century learning. Technology use will be required.

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the Education Preparation Program. Offered: S.
SPED 395Science Methods in the Inclusive Classroom3

Addresses major concepts in Science, utilizing scientifically-validated strategies to assist learners struggling in content area courses. Technology use will be required.

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the Education Preparation Program. Offered: S.
SPED 400Methods of Assessing & Teaching Writing to Diverse Learners2

Focuses on research-validated strategies in writing instruction. Concepts include: author versus secretary; writing process; writing workshops and peer-mediated instruction; embedded mechanics instruction; and assessing writing using scoring rubrics.

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the Education Preparation Program. Offered: F.
SPED 401Methods of Assessing & Teaching Writing3

This course focuses on reasearch-validated strategies in writing instructions. Concepts include author vs. secretary: writing process: writing workshop and peer mediate instruction; embedded mechanics instruction; and assessing writing. The Science of Reading will be incorporated as it relates to the teaching of writing in pk-12 schools.

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to Educator Preparation Program Offered: Fall
SPED 431Mathematics Practicum2

A thirty (30) hour field experience in a K-12 setting in which candidates will implement strategies learned in SPED 434 .

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
Prerequisite
Background Check.
Corequisite
SPED 434 . Offered: S.
SPED 434Assessing & Teaching Mathematics to Diverse Learners3

Candidates learn to assess and teach mathematics to diverse learners. Candidates will provide instruction that moves from the concrete to the abstract and will utilize formative assessment data to make instructional decisions. Emphasis is placed on addressing underlying basic concepts while meeting grade level competencies. 30 hour field experience required

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the Education Preparation Program; Background Check.
Corequisite
SPED 431 . Offered: S.
SPED 438Assessing and Teaching Math to Diverse Learners3

Candiates learn to assess and teach mathematics to diverse learners. Candidates will provide instruction that moves from the concrete to the abstract and will utilize formative assessment data to make instructional decisions. Emphasis is placed on addressing underlying basic concepts while meeting grade level competencies. 30-hour field experience required.

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into the Educator Preparation Program
SPED 450Implementing Positive Behavior Support3

This course builds on SPED 370. Candidates utilize their knowledge, skills, and dispositions to conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and to develop and implement a Behavior Change Plan in the K-12 setting.

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
Prerequisite
SPED 370 and Admission to the Education Preparation Program; Background Check. Offered: S.
SPED 461Advanced Practicum: Secondary Schools2

Candidates practice and implement the skills and strategies they learn in SPED 461 and SPED 465.

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
Corequisite
SPED 461 ; Admission to the Education Preparation Program; Background Check. Offered: F; S.
SPED 464Advocacy & Collaboration3

This course will assist candidates to develop the leadership and communication skills required to be effective advocators of diverse students who struggle to successfully access the general curriculum. A special emphasis will be on post-secondary transitions. 30-hour field experience required

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the Education Preparation Program; Background Check. Offered: F.
SPED 475Autism Spectrum & Related Behavior Disorders3

This course explores the characteristics of autism and identifies strategies for working with children with autism. Offered: F, S.

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
SPED 491Independent Study1

Provides the candidate the opportunity to engage in individual study or research under direction of a faculty member. The department chair must approve the study plan.

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
Prerequisite
Written consent of instructor.
SPED 492Independent Study2

Provides the candidate the opportunity to engage in individual study or research under direction of a faculty member. The department chair must approve the study plan.

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
Prerequisite
Written consent of instructor.
SPED 493Independent Study3

Provides the candidate the opportunity to engage in individual study or research under direction of a faculty member. The department chair must approve the study plan.

Subject
SPED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.ecsu.edu
Prerequisite
Written consent of instructor.

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