6 courses with the subject SPD, 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.
SPD 195Externship in Early Childhood Special Education I1
..........................................................................................................................TBD This externship is an experiential learning opportunity for observation and exploration in an Early Childhood or Special Education classroom. Students will complete at least 40 hours of field experience per credit hour, documented experiences using a Focused Observation journal, and complete additional required tasks as determined by the placement location. A 1-hour seminar session is required both at the start and end of the academic term. This course is aligned with NPRC Career Services Learning Outcomes. Externship sites can be determined in coordination with the Appropriate Academic Director, Director of Student Services, or the Office of the Registrar.
SPD 196Externship in Early Childhood Special Education II2
........................................................................................................................TBD This externship is an experiential learning opportunity for observation and exploration in an Early Childhood or Special Education classroom. Students will complete at least 80 hours of field experience per credit hour, documented experiences using a Focused Observation journal, and complete additional required tasks as determined by the placement location. A 1-hour seminar session is required both at the start and end of the academic term. This course is aligned with NPRC Career Services Learning Outcomes. Externship sites can be determined in coordination with the Appropriate Academic Director, Director of Student Services, or the Office of the Registrar.
SPD 197Externship in Early Childhood Special Education III3
........................................................................................................................TBD This externship is an experiential learning opportunity for observation and exploration in an Early Childhood or Special Education classroom. Students will complete at least 120 hours of field experience per credit hour, documented experiences using a Focused Observation journal, and complete additional required tasks as determined by the placement location. A 1-hour seminar session is required both at the start and end of the academic term. This course is aligned with NPRC Career Services Learning Outcomes. Externship sites can be determined in coordination with the Appropriate Academic Director, Director of Student Services, or the Office of the Registrar. 2025-2026 College Catalog | 91
SPD 245Meeting Learning Needs for Children with Exceptionalities3
.....................................................................................................Fall (Odd Years) This course examines the educational programming for PreK through third grade for children with delays or exceptionalities. Pre-service teachers explore historical legislation and current legal issues in special education; the concept and processes involved in early intervention; the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and the Individual Education Plan (IEP); and best practices in teaching, managing, and supporting children with exceptionalities in the educational environment. Best practices for behavioral intervention approaches of behaviors typically associated with exceptionalities are explored.
SPD 285Learning Disabilities and Emotional / Behavioral Disorders3
....................................................................................................Fall (Even Years) This course focuses on the nature of specific learning disabilities and emotional and behavioral disorders and familiarizes the student with the classification systems and theoretical models. This course also emphasizes the history, etiology, characteristics, assessment, and treatment/ instructional approaches as they pertain to children and adolescents in classroom settings. COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING AND MANUFACTURING
