SPE 2550Educating Diverse Populations3
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- Subject
- SPE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.methodist.edu
Methodist University · Courses
SPE
9 courses with the subject SPE, 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.
SPE 2600EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH3
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. licensed teachers and lateral entry candidates
- Subject
- SPE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.methodist.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPE 2550 or EDU 2998/EDU 2999. With permission of the instructor this course is open to
SPE 3350TESTING AND ASSESSING SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS3
This course is designed to study advanced principles of measurement of students’ work product to include both formative and summative assessments, conducting of curriculum-based assessment procedures and the interpretation of test results used for diagnosing, planning instruction and monitoring of student progress.
- Subject
- SPE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.methodist.edu
SPE 3450TESTING AND DIAGNOSING READING DIFFICULTIES2
This course introduces the Teacher Candidates to professional terminology, the various facets of reading disabilities, and a history of reading theory. This course also covers formative and summative assessment procedures used to pinpoint areas of weaknesses in reading. The course involves the Teacher Candidate with hands on experiences with a student to informally assess and identify individual student weaknesses in reading that require remediation. Teacher Candidates develop an individualized remediation plan based on the test results for the assigned student. The course provides experience working cooperatively with an experienced classroom teacher and communicating with parents. The course requires a 10 –15 hour practicum in an accredited school Cross-listed with EDU 3450
- Subject
- SPE
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.methodist.edu
- Prerequisite
- none
- Alias
- EDU 3450
SPE 3850COLLABORATION WITH PARENTS AND EDUCATORS3
The characteristics, roles, and skills of interpersonal relations with parents, general education and other professionals in the education of exceptional children.
- Subject
- SPE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.methodist.edu
SPE 4010SCIENTIFICALLY BASED RESEARCH METHODS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION4
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. Courses taken at other institutions will not be accepted in lieu of this course. Requires a minimum of 10 hours in an accredited school. Return to Table of Contents
- Subject
- SPE
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.methodist.edu
SPE 4100PRACTICUM IN THE CORRECTION OF READING DIFFICULTIES/DISORDER3
The course will focus on the implementation of the individualized reading plan developed in SPE 3450 Testing and Diagnosing Reading Difficulties. It will provide opportunities for Teacher Candidates to use the developed plan, to write reports and lesson plans according to the assessed needs and to tutor the students. It will also provide for re-assessing diagnosed areas of weakness after the remediation plan has been implemented. Requires a minimum of 10 hours in an accredited school.
- Subject
- SPE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.methodist.edu
- Prerequisite
- SPE 3450
SPE 4190SEMINAR IN POSITIVE BEHAVIOR DEVELOPMENT3
This course models strategies and techniques for building self-concept and managing behaviors that promote success in the learning environment; focuses on inclusion classrooms and social and emotional needs of individuals with disabilities. Requires a minimum of 10 observation hours in an accredited school. 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 with EDU 4190
- Subject
- SPE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.methodist.edu
- Prerequisite
- Formal acceptance to Teacher Education Program is required or permission of instructor
- Alias
- EDU 4190
SPE 4990INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION1-3
An opportunity for a well-qualified, upper-division student to engage in special research in his/her major. Chair. Credits to be determined. Courses taken at other institutions will not be accepted. ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
- Subject
- SPE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.methodist.edu
- Prerequisite
- approval by the faculty advisor, the supervising professor, and the Education Department
Source: Methodist University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61