15 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 211Foundations of Special Education3
A course designed to introduce educators to the philosophical, historical, legal, and ethical foundations of special education. Students engage in a study of the categories of disabilities, educational adaptations, and family and life span issues. Includes a field experience in a more restrictive setting to observe and develop competency in working with exceptionalities. Both semesters. Prerequisites & Notes Current clearances required.
A course designed to study the methodology for teaching exceptional children in inclusive education settings. Multidisciplinary teaming, collaboration, management, instructional strategies, and home/school partnerships are examined. Cultural and learning diversity are addressed in the context of an inclusive education setting. Includes a field experience practicum in an inclusive setting to observe and develop competencies in working with exceptionalities in the regular classroom. Both semesters. Prerequisites & Notes SPE 211 (May be taken concurrently). Current clearances required.
A course designed to introduce the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and their application in improving learning and behavior among individuals with autism or other disabilities. Areas of emphasis include philosophical assumptions, core concepts and principles of behavior, functional behavior assessment, and positive behavior support plans. Both semesters and summer session. Prerequisites & Notes Education majors must be fully accepted into a certification program.
A course focused on the behavioral and social communication skills assessment and instruction among individuals with autism or other disabilities. Areas of focus include types of behavioral assessment, assessment of relevant skill strengths and deficits, verbal behavior concepts and instruction, VB-MAPP administration and interpretation, and assistive technology and social skills assessment and intervention. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes SPE 421 (may be taken concurrently)
SPE 423Interventions for Autism and Other Disabilities3
A course to develop competencies in designing and implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions among individuals with autism or other disabilities. Areas of focus include shaping, chaining, stimulus and response prompts, modeling, discrete trials, token economy, and group contingencies. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes SPE 421 (may be taken concurrently)
SPE 426Secondary Transition Assessment and Intervention1
A course designed to address secondary transition issues using an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) approach. Areas of focus include transition assessments, transition IEPs, function-based intervention, task analysis, self-management, behavioral data collection, and student-centered planning. Summer session. Prerequisites & Notes SPE 421 (may be taken concurrently)
SPE 461Diagnosis and Evaluation of the Exceptional Learner3
A course designed to acquaint students with the procedures used in a comprehensive appraisal and assessment system based upon federal and state guidelines for students with disabilities. Application of diagnostic results to classroom instruction is a focus. Issues in the evaluation of special-needs students are addressed. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes SPE 211. Must be fully accepted into a certification program. Current clearances required.
SPE 462Developmental and Diagnostic Reading Interventions3
A course designed to examine and practice using research-validated literacy programs that incorporate evaluating and monitoring systems and instructional strategies to target deficiencies and increase language and literacy proficiency. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes SPE 211. Must be fully accepted into the Special Education certification program. Current clearances required.
SPE 463Teaching Children with Higher Incidence Disabilities3
A course designed to develop instructional strategies, modifications, and accommodations required to meet the needs of students with high incidence disabilities in a regular classroom setting. Included in this classification are learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disturbances, speech and language impairments, intellectual disabilities, and ADHD. Transdisciplinary teaming, social service agencies, professional organizations, and family and lifespan issues are examined. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes SPE 211. Must be fully accepted into a certification program. Current clearances required.
SPE 464Teaching Children with Lower Incidence Disabilities3
A course designed to develop instructional strategies, modifications, and accommodations required to meet the needs of students with low incidence disabilities in regular education and alternative settings. Included in this classification are hearing impairment, visual impairment, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, deafness, deaf-blindness, traumatic brain injury, and other health impairment. Transdisciplinary teaming, social service and professional agencies, and family and lifespan issues are examined. Includes a field experience to observe and develop competency in working with exceptionalities. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes SPE 211. Must be fully accepted into a certification program. Current clearances required.
SPE 480Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders3
An overview of the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) including a historical and legal overview of the diagnosis and treatments. Students consider IEP development and special education policies that support communication issues and educational adaptations. In addition, students identify appropriate diagnostic tools and procedures. A 10-hour field experiences is required. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes Current clearances required.
SPE 483Instruction and Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders3
A course designed to explore a variety of evidence-based behavioral and instructional intervention models and approaches for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Areas of emphasis include sensory approaches, behavior plans, and research-based interventions. A 10-hour field experience is required. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes Current clearances required.
SPE 484Family, Interagency, and Community Collaboration for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder3
A course designed to explore the dynamics and impacts of Autism Spectrum Disorders on the family unit and consider best practices regarding collaboration with school staff, related service providers, and community systems that support individuals with autism in the home, community, and work settings. Second semester.
A two-week/60 hour field experience designed to practice effective instructional competencies in reading, writing, math, and functional skills for students with disabilities in the regular classroom. Students engage in observation, reflection, planning, and providing instruction in one-on-one, small group, and whole group settings. In-service teachers may be able to complete the practicum in their own school per University approval. Both semesters and summer session. Prerequisites & Notes Any SPE course except SPE 211. Must be fully accepted into a Special Education certification program. Current clearances required.
A three-week/90 hour field experience designed to practice effective instructional competencies in reading, writing, math, and functional skills for students with low incidence disabilities in more restrictive special education settings. Students engage in observation, reflection, planning, and providing instruction in one-on-one, small group, and whole group settings. Both semesters and summer session. Prerequisites & Notes SPE 421, SPE 464, SPE 481, or SPE 482. Must be fully accepted into a Special Education certification program. Current clearances required.
