University of North Carolina at Pembroke · Courses
SED
32 courses with the subject SED, 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.
SED 3040Working with Families of Diverse Students with Disabilities (3 credits)3
This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to examine the critical importance of using culturally responsive practices when working with families of diverse students with disabilities. Focus on values and beliefs regarding disabilities, culture, ethnicity, and language will be discussed. This course will emphasize the need to meet the academic and social‐emotional needs of diverse students with disabilities by working with their families.
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 3050Introduction to Gifted Education (3 credits)3
An introduction to the education of gifted students, emphasizing historical foundations of gifted education; definitions; federal, state, and local laws and guidelines; characteristics; theories of intelligence; methods of identification; and options for service delivery. PREREQ: Valid teaching license and plan of study on file in Licensure Office.
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 3110Assistive Technology for Students with Special Needs (3 credits)3
This course of study is designed to give teacher candidates the knowledge and skills to determine the appropriate current research-validated instructional technologies for learners with disabilities. Topics including selection, modification, and classroom use of technology to accommodate the physical, sensory, communicative, learning, and social limitations associated with disabilities. Students will receive hands-on experience with utilizing various assistive technology devices. Field experience is required. PREREQ: SED 3310, SED 3320
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 3310Introduction to the Exceptional Child (3 credits)3
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the foundations of special education: the concept, purposes and responsibilities, laws and policies, principles and practices for meeting the educational needs of children with disabilities. The course provides a study of the needs, characteristics, and categories of exceptional children, as well as the important role parents and families play in the educational planning and decision-making process. Three hours of Field Experience is required.
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 3320Special Education Law, Policies, and Procedures (3 credits)3
This course is designed to give teacher candidates a thorough understanding of the North Carolina Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities and the federal laws covering special education. Through this knowledge the teacher candidate will understand the policies, process and procedures for providing special education services. Field experience required.
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 3330Teaching Students Who Need Adaptive or Functional Curricula (3 credits)3
This course is designed to give teacher candidates a broad working knowledge of the definitions, characteristics, causes, assessment, and services for students who require either an adaptive or functional curriculum. Characteristics will be addressed in relation to why and how specialized instruction can meet the learning and developmental needs of these individuals, specifically in areas of instructional and assistive learning. Field experience required. PREREQ: SED 3310, SED 3320
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 3340Instructional Strategies for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities (3 credits)3
This course is designed to give teacher candidates a broad working knowledge of research-validated cognitive and meta-cognitive learning strategies for use with students with mild to moderate disabilities. PREREQ: SED 3310, SED 3320
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 3350Assessment of Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities (3 credits)3
This course is designed to give teacher candidates a variety of assessment strategies and sources to determine students’ prior knowledge, skills, interests and learning styles. As a result, teacher candidates will be able to use regular, frequent, valid, and reliable outcome measures to evaluate and respond to the progress of individual students toward annual goals. PREREQ: SED 3310, SED 3320
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 3500Teaching Students with Academic Gifts (3 credits)3
An applied course in the education of students with academic gifts. Emphasis is placed upon the psychological aspects of and methods for teaching students with academic gifts and talents.
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 4030Collaboration in School and Community for School Professionals (3 credits)3
This course of study is designed to give teacher candidates a thorough understanding of policies, process and procedures for planning for successful collaboration among teachers of students with disabilities within inclusive settings as well as among the special educator and paraprofessionals and other professionals. Focus will be given to collaboration with community partners. Field Experience is required. PREREQ: Admission to Educator Preparation Program, SED 3310, SED 3320, SED 3350
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 4060Differentiating Instruction for the Gifted (3 credits)3
This course focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to instruction and integrative methods for designing learning experiences for gifted learners. Emphasis is placed on ways to use assessment data to extend basic differentiation of curriculum elements (i.e., content, process, product, and learning environment). PREREQ: SED 3050 Introduction to Gifted Education, is recommended.
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 4250Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities (3 credits)3
This course of study is designed to give teacher candidates a thorough understanding of policies, process and procedures for planning for transitioning for preschool, school, and postsecondary/ adult students. Field experience required. PREREQ: Admission to Educator Preparation Program, SED 3310, SED 3320, SED 3350
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 4310Discipline and Classroom Management (3 credits)3
This course is designed to give teacher candidates the knowledge and skills to teach students the appropriate behaviors to promote academic and social development. Teacher candidates will learn small group and individualized behavior management strategies for students with behavior problems. Field experience required. PREREQ: Admission to Educator Preparation Program, SED 3320, SED 3320, SED 3350
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 4320Classroom Considerations and the IEP for Special Education Students (3 credits)3
This course of study is designed to give teacher candidates a thorough understanding of the IEP development and implementation. Field experience required. PREREQ: Admission to Educdator Preparation Program, SED 3310, SED 3320, SED 3350
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 4330Math Assessment and Instruction (3 credits)3
This course of study is designed for teacher candidates to have the knowledge and skills to use systematic, explicit, multi-sensory methods to diagnose and remediate mathematics skills. Candidates will also learn how to understand and provide the essential components of math instruction. Field experience required. PREREQ: Admission to Educator Preparation Program: SED 3310, SED 3320, SED 3350
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
The seminar is specifically designed to coincide with the teacher candidate internship experience. Through the seminar, teacher candidates are supported with the appropriate resources to compliment their teaching experience in off-campus public school settings. Emphasis is placed on the purpose, organization and administration of schools and school systems as well as the role of the special education teacher. The teacher candidate is given continual opportunities to reflect on the application of the total instructional process in special education to determine effective teaching practices. Graded on a Pass/Fail basis. The course may be repeated. PREREQ: Completion of all General Education and Special Education courses, minimum 2.5 GPA.
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 4830Methods and Models of Gifted Education (3 credits)3
This course focuses on methods and models of instruction for high-ability learners. Special emphasis is placed on effective instructional methods for gifted students, including problem-based learning, project-based learning, independent/self-directed learning, Socratic seminar, critical thinking, and creative problem solving. PREREQ: SED 3050, Introduction to Gifted Education, is recommended.
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 4840Trends and Issues in Gifted Education/Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Students (3 credits)3
This course examines the unique social and emotional needs of children and youth who are gifted, including those from special populations. This course focuses on program design/program evaluation, identification of underserved populations, identification of underachieving gifted learners, and identification of resources for gifted education. PREREQ: SED 3050, Introduction to Gifted Education, is recommended.
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 5000Internship in Special Education (3 credits)3
This course is intended for students pursuing the Master of Arts in Teaching degree. It is designed to provide the structured field experience that supports the practical application of theoretical constructs. Graduate students in programs at UNCP will actively engage with clinical teachers and the K-12 students to broaden their knowledge bases and engage in school-based professional activities. (Course may be repeated.)
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 5010Policies and Procedures in Special Education (3 credits)3
This course of study is designed to give students pursuing a Master’s in Teaching a thorough understanding of the North Carolina Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities and the federal laws covering special education. Through this knowledge the student will understand the policies, process and procedures for providing special education services PREREQ: EDN 5040, 5120, 5450 (EDN Core 9 hours)
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 5020Teaching Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities (3 credits)3
This course provides a comprehensive study of individualized educational programming, modifications, accommodations used with K-12 students with mild to moderate disabilities. This course will give MAT students a broad working knowledge of research-validated cognitive and meta-cognitive learning strategies for use with students with mild to moderate disabilities. PREREQ: Phase I (15 - 18 hours to include SED 5000 if needed).
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 5030Differentiation and Meeting the Needs of Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Students (3 credits)3
This course focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to instruction and integrative methods for developing, designing and implementing learning experiences for gifted learners. The introduction to and/or the review of differentiation in curriculum design and implementation will be covered. Methods and strategies to use assessment data to expand and extend differentiation of curriculum fundamentals that include content, process, product, and the learning environment are emphasized. Additionally, this course examines the unique social and emotional needs of children and youth who are gifted, including those from special populations. It focuses on program design, program implementation, and identification of underserved populations, identification of underachieving gifted learners, and identification of resources for gifted education.This course focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to instruction and integrative methods for developing, designing and implementing learning experiences for gifted learners. The introduction to and/or the review of differentiation in curriculum design and implementation will be covered. Methods and strategies to use assessment data to expand and extend differentiation of curriculum fundamentals that include content, process, product, and the learning environment are emphasized. Additionally, this course examines the unique social and emotional needs of children and youth who are gifted, including those from special populations. It focuses on program design, program implementation, and identification of underserved populations, identification of underachieving gifted learners, and identification of resources for gifted education. PREREQ: Phase I (15 - 18 hours to include SED 5000 if needed).
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 5040Contemporary Issues in Special Education (3 credits)3
This course examines the political, social, and cultural issues associated with teaching students with disabilities. Specific attention will be given to the interface of these issues in regards to the role of the professional on the school, and district level (i.e. EC teacher, EC case manager, EC director). PREREQ: EDN 5040, 5120, 5450 (EDN Core 9 hours)
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 5050Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (3 credits)3
This course provides the student with a comprehensive study of the instructional and behavioral techniques, materials, and resources to address learners with challenging behaviors and appropriate ways to conduct observations. Emphasis is on aligning observational data with appropriate positive behavioral supports and strategies. PREREQ: EDN 5040, 5120, 5450 (EDN Core 9 hours); SED 5060
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 5060Assessment in Special Education (3 credits)3
This course of study is designed to give students the knowledge and skills necessary to understand psychometric measures and issues regarding their use. The course emphasizes the relationship between research and practice. It also provides a theoretical and practical basis for choosing and using the wide range of test and measurement data available to evaluate and respond to the progress of individual student’s toward annual goals. PREREQ: EDN 5040, 5120, 5450 (EDN Core 9 hours)
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 5070Mild to Moderate Disabilities: Reading/Written Language Strategies and Instruction (3 credits)3
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive study of the foundations of reading and writing and the use of reading and writing assessments to determine classroom intervention and instructional strategies for beginning and advanced readers with mild to moderate disabilities. It is designed to give teacher candidates the knowledge and skills to use systematic, explicit, multi-sensory methods to teach communication skills, reading, and written expression. It provides foundational information about stages of reading and writing acquisition, factors that impact literacy success or failure, and the nature of literacy difficulties. This information serves as a context for learning about the selection, administration, and interpretation of formal and informal classroom assessments for the purposes of screening, diagnosing, monitoring progress, and evaluating instruction PREREQ: EDN 5040, 5120, 5450 (EDN Core 9 hours); SED 5060
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 5080Mild to Moderate Disabilities: Math Strategies and Instruction (3 credits)3
This course is designed to introduce content and methods for teaching mathematics to students with mild to moderate disabilities. Topics include theory, assessment, and an overview of content included in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for mathematics PREREQ: EDN 5040, 5120, 5450 (EDN Core 9 hours); SED 5060
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SED 5810Internship in Special Education (3 credits)3
Culminating clinical practice for Special Education initial teacher licensure. Course requirements include completion of program and licensure requirements, including full-time pre-service student internship or in-service teaching in a public-school setting in the licensure area.
Subject
SED
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
