41 courses with the subject ETSP, 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.
ETSP 501Faith Integration Assessment (1) Required prior to program completion and should be completed in the
last semester of the program. Includes a required culminating activity that investigates individual faith growth as assessed through a reflective writing activity. ETSP 550 Legal Aspects and Foundations of Special Education (3) The history and foundations of special education including key legislative and judicial decisions that have shaped the current special education laws and policies. Interpretation of laws and their impact associated with special education. Ethical frameworks will be developed for appropriate decision making. ETSP 551 Characteristics of Students with Disabilities (3) Discusses students who demonstrate patterns of behavior consistent with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities and emotional disorders, and the characteristics of students with hearing, vision and/or physical Impairments. Survey the range of conditions, which contribute to students being eligible for special education services. Presents an overview of identification, assessment, program options and intervention services.
ETSP 553Language Acquisition & the Communicative Arts (3) Prepares participants to develop students’
communicative competence through a focus of the language modes: listening, speaking, and writing. The course content addresses language development, language theories, and best practices of assessing and teaching language. Particular attention will be given to language difficulties of students with mild disabilities, and/or language deficit, and/or second language acquisition.
ETSP 554Assessing & Teaching Reading of Narrative & Expository Texts (3) Prepares participants to assess
reading skills and to teach reading to student with mild disabilities and/or language deficit and/or second language acquisition. The course will specifically address reading processes, approaches, and stages, early intervention practices, corrective reading, diagnosis and remediation of reading problems, and assessment and instruction of reading in the content areas. Investigate and analyze record reviews and interviews; design, administer, and interpret tests; write reports; and design, implement, and critique instruction. The focus will be on the application and generalization of knowledge to realistic classroom situations. ETSP 555 Collaboration & Consultation (3) Participants will acquire the necessary knowledge base and skills to collaborate and/or consult with other professionals, students, and parents. Particular attention will be given to teaming, collaborative consultation, and co-teaching and effective selection and application of Assistive Technology.
ETSP 556Assessing & Teaching Mathematics to Students with Special Needs (3) Discusses math standards and
curriculum, as well as methods for diagnosis, remediation, instructional design and curriculum adaptation. Identify students with math difficulties; conduct record reviews and interviews; administer and interpret formal and informal tests; write reports; and design, implement and critique instruction. Cross-listed with ETSP 656.
ETSP 561Internship: Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs (1) A university supervised internship with
guidance of a mentor teacher in a resource and/or self-contained setting working with learners with exceptional needs. Literacy instruction (reading, writing, & speaking), math interventions, and assessment design emphasized through general curriculum studies. Seminar requirement during course.
ETSP 561AInternship: Inclusion (1) A university supervised experience with guidance of a mentor teacher in an
inclusive setting. Participation in co-teaching/collaborative instruction for general education and learners with exceptional needs. Literacy instruction (reading, writing, & speaking), math interventions, and assessment design emphasized through general curriculum studies. Seminar requirement during internship.
ETSP 571Foundations of Human Growth and Development & Legal Aspects for Special Education3
Foundations of education in the U.S. from historical, philosophical, sociological development, including key legislative, judicial decisions that have shaped the current special education laws and policies. Addresses the application of these laws and policies to leadership, professional, and ethical practices in K-12 education, as well as well as the physical, cognitive, cultural, social/emotional, spiritual, psychological development of children and adolescents. Emphasizes theories of human development and identification for special education services.
ETSP 573Assessing & Teaching Reading and Math across Content for Students with Exceptional Needs3
Reading and Math standards and curriculum methods for diagnosis, remediation, instructional design, and curriculum adaptation will be examined. Students will identify reading and math difficulties; conduct record reviews and interviews; administer and interpret formal and informal tests; write reports; and design, implement and critique instruction.
ETSP 574K-12 Reading Assessment and Instruction Across Content Areas (3) Advancing literacy (reading and
writing skills) across subjects and grade levels. Techniques that support independent reading, writing, and learning and organization, summarizing, note-taking, reading/writing strategies and techniques, and reflective thought in content courses will be covered. ETSP 576 Data Driven Assessment (3) The study of achievement assessment, IQ test, validity and reliability, constructs, construction of authentic assessment and scoring, norm referenced v. criterion referenced, determination of biased assessments and factors that may influence assessment such as cultural, behavioral, and learning diversity. Administration, scoring, and interpretation of commonly used individual and group instruments, including norm-referenced, criterion- referenced, and curriculum-based measures and task analysis, observation, portfolio, and environmental assessments; and synthesis and interpretation of assessment findings for eligibility, program planning, and program evaluation decisions will be addressed.
ETSP 579Transition Planning and Collaboration (3) Examines secondary education transition principles for
students with exceptional needs. Reviews processes of developing/implementing age-appropriate, legally compliant transition plans. Investigates evidence-based practices, including assessment administration and family and stakeholder collaboration.
ETSP 581Foundations of Education and Human Growth and Development (3) Foundations of education in the
U.S. from historical, philosophical, and sociological development, and various worldviews. This course covers the physical, cognitive, cultural, social/emotional, spiritual, and psychological development of children and adolescents with an emphasis on theories of human development and incorporating children’s individual differences. Individual differences, such as socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, physical, and mental, approximate timing and effects of age-related changes and at-risk factors on normal development (for instance, attention deficit disorder, substance abuse, child abuse, and family disruptions). ETSP 584 Reading Service Delivery: Supervision & Current Trends (3) Examines current trends as well as methods and service delivery options. Demonstrate the ability to instruct and advise teachers in the skills necessary to differentiate reading instruction for both low- and high-achieving readers, as well as demonstrate an understanding of the needs of high School of Education Page 223
ETSP 582AMentorship A (0) For M.Ed. Special Education General Curriculum Licensure Program student
completing the mentorship process prior to internship course completion; an official mentor of the School of Education is assigned to as a mentor and resource throughout the semester. Pass/No Pass. Prerequisite courses: ETSP 571 and ETSP 572.
ETSP 582CMentorship C (0) For M.Ed. Special Education General Curriculum Licensure Program student
completing the mentorship process prior to internship course completion; an official mentor of the School of Education is assigned to as a mentor and resource throughout the semester. Pass/No Pass. Prerequisite courses: ETSP 571, ETSP 572, ETSP 582A, and ETSP 582B.
ETSP 582DMentorship D (0) For M.Ed. Special Education General Curriculum Licensure Program student
completing the mentorship process prior to internship course completion; an official mentor of the School of Education is assigned to as a mentor and resource throughout the semester. Pass/No Pass. Prerequisite courses: ETSP 571, ETSP 572, ETSP 582A, ETSP 582B, and ETSP 582C.
ETSP 584Reading Service Delivery: Supervision & Current Trends (3) Examines current trends in reading
instruction, service delivery, and reading program supervision. . Candidates differentiate instruction for diverse learners, advise and coach teachers, organize and supervise school-based reading programs, and contribute to division literacy plan implementation. Emphasis is placed on family and community engagement, including developing and communicating student reading plans and supporting families as partners in literacy development.
ETSP 656Assessing & Teaching Mathematics to Students with Special Needs (3) Discusses math standards and
curriculum, as well as methods for diagnosis, remediation, instructional design, and curriculum adaptation. Identify students with math difficulties; conduct record reviews and interviews; administer and interpret formal and informal tests; write reports; and design, implement, and critique instruction. Cross-listed with ETSP 556.
ETSP 671Research and Assessment to Inform Practice in Special Education (3) Focuses on assessing the
exceptional child and using research to impact practice. An emphasis is placed on measuring the child’s abilities, diagnosing his or her strengths and needs and using this assessment data to inform instruction. Formal and informal tests and evaluations used in special education programs are examined. The interpretation and analysis of data to enhance school improvement plans is also addressed. Basic instructional, assessment, and behavioral recommendations are discussed with an emphasis being placed on current research, effective practice, and the application of assessment results and research to practice. MATH 520 Math Praxis Prep (0) A review of basic math skills and competencies in preparation for the Math Praxis Core Math assessment; designed to meet individual needs, test strategies will be covered. Pass/No Pass.
ETSP 784Reading Program Leadership, Supervision, and Coaching (3) Examines current trends in reading
instruction, service delivery, and reading program supervision. Candidates differentiate instruction for diverse learners, advise and coach teachers, organize and supervise school-based reading programs, and contribute to division literacy plan implementation. Emphasis is placed on family and community engagement, including developing and communicating student reading plans and supporting families as partners in literacy development.
ETSP 785Literacy Research, Technology, and Digital Media (3) Examines major reading research and the use of
technology for literacy instruction and assessment. Candidates develop expertise in visual literacy, critical media analysis, and guiding students to use digital and multimodal tools for reading, writing, and research across K–12 settings. ETSP 796 Reading Specialist Internship (3) A university supervised field-based experience with guidance from a mentor teacher. Instruction/implementation of the full range of professional responsibilities of a reading specialist. Seminar requirement during course.
