EEX 3012: Educational Needs of Students with Exceptionalities (3).
Significant concepts in relation to the educational needs of students with exceptionalities. Field experience required. (F,S,SS)
EEX 3221: Assessment of Students with Exceptionalities (3).
Basic assessment concepts and application to appropriate test selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation. Informal and formal techniques employed for purposes of gathering data for instructional planning. Prerequisites: EEX 3012, EEX 3202. Lab fee required. (F,S,SS)
EEX 3764: Instructional and Assistive Technology in Special Education (3).
Provides teachers of students with disabilities instructional and assistive technology skills that enhance student learning and increase access to the general education curriculum. Prerequisite: EEX 3012.
EEX 3066: Instructional Practices in Exceptional Student Education I (3).
This course includes the theoretical basis and principles of appropriate instructional practices and techniques for students with mild disabilities, IEP planning, and curriculum development. Prerequisites: EEX 3012, EEX 3221, SPA 3000, EDP 3218.
EEX 3070: Teaching Students with Exceptionalities in Inclusive Settings (3).
This course focuses on the foundations of inclusive education, characteristics of students with disabilities, instructional strategies, and collaboration among eduators and parents.
EEX 4240: Literacy in Special Education (3).
This course provides a theoretical and practical framework for understanding issues related to teaching, reading and language arts to students with exceptionalities. Prerequisites: SPA 3000, RED 4150, RED 4311.
EEX 4601: Behavioral Approaches to Learning and Classroom Management I (3). Introductory course in applied behavior analysis for those planning to teach students with exceptionalities. Provides concepts and skills necessary for application of operant conditioning principles. Prerequisites: EEX 3202, SPA 3000, EEX 3221. (S,SS)
EEX 4810: Supervised Practicum in Special Education (1).
The practicum in Special Education provides opportunity for an intensive and integrated experience in the classroom under the close supervision of master teachers and university personnel. Corequisite: Senior status. (F)
EEX 4861: Student Teaching (9).
A field experience for program majors in Special Education providing opportunities to demonstrate competencies learned throughout the program. Prerequisite: Completion of all program requirements. Full admission as a degree-seeking student in the undergraduate special education program. (S)
EEX 4905: Directed Study in Special Education (1-6).
Concepts or competencies contracted between an undergraduate student and faculty member in accordance with the student’s individual needs. (F,S,SS)
EEX 4936: Student Teaching Seminar in Special Education (3).
Seminar required of students enrolled in the Bachelor’s and Modified Master’s programs in Special Education. The purpose is to support, encourage and guide students through the transition from ‘learning how to teach’ to independent teaching. Prerequisites: All program courses. Corequisites: EEX 4861 and EEX 6862. (F,S)
EEX 4940: Field Experience: Special Education (0).
Field based course required of all special education majors. Must be successfully completed before graduating from the program. Students must register for a section of this course with each of the following method courses: RED 4150, LAE 4314, and MAE 4310. Repeatable. Corequisites: RED 4150, LAE 4314, and MAE 4310. (F,S,SS)
EEX 4067: Instructional Practices in Exceptional Student Education II (3).
This course includes the principles of effective instructional practices and strategies for students with mild disabilities, and requires implementation of those strategies in the field. Prerequisites: EEX 3XXX, IP ESE I, EEX 3012, EEX 3221, EDP 3218, SPA 3000. Corequisite: EEX 4810.
EEX 5259: Literacy in Special Education (3).
Provides teachers with knowledge of specific developmental, remedial reading and language arts strategies, assessment and implementation models that can be used for students with exceptionalities. (SS)
EEX 5608: Behavioral Approaches to Learning and Classroom Management (3).
Application of behavioral principles to children and youth in educational and community settings. Required for special education modified masters’ and out-of-field certification majors. Prerequisite: EEX 6051. (F)
EEX 5766: Instructional and Assistive Technology in Special Education (3).
Provides teachers of students with disabilities instructional and assistive technology skills that enhance student learning and increase access to the general education curriculum. Prerequisite: EEX 6051.
EEX 5841: Graduate Practicum in Special Education (1).
The Graduate Practicum in Special Education provides opportunities for intensive and integrated teaching experiences in the classroom under the close supervision of master teachers and university supervisors. Prerequisite: Completion of professional studies and core courses. Corequisites: EED 5225, ELD 5235, EMR 5215.
EEX 5068: Instructional Practice in Exceptional Student Education I (3).
This course includes the theoretical basis and principles of appropriate instructional practices and techniques for students with mild disabilities, IEP planning, and curriculum development. Prerequisites: EEX 6051, EEX 6227, EEX 6106, EDP 5319.
EEX 5069: Instructional Practices in Exceptional Student Education II (3).
This course includes the principles of effective instructional practices and strategies for students with mild disabilities, and requires implementation of these strategies in the field. Prerequisites: EEX 6051, EEX 5XXX, EEX 6227, EEX 6106, EDP 5319, EEX 5XXX (ESE I).
EEX 5075: Teaching Students with Exceptionalities in Inclusive Settings (3).
This course focuses on the foundation of inclusive education, characteristics of students with disabilities, instructional strategies, and collaboration among educators and parents.
EEX 6051: Exceptional Children and Youth (3).
Significant concepts in relation to the educational needs of students with exceptionalities. (AR)
EEX 6106: Acquisition of Speech and Language Skills (3).
Development of normal speech and language, and knowledge of speech and language delays and disorders.(S)
EEX 6203: Psychological/Sociological Aspects of Disability (3).
Psychological/sociological aspects of disability in relation to socio/political forces, attitudes, and behaviors that impede or facilitate the options of individuals with disabilities in schools and communities. (AR)
EEX 6208: Medical Aspects of Disability (3).
Medical etiology and remediation of disability. Includes genetic, biochemical, nutritional, and physical agents in mental retardation, learning disability, and emotional handicaps. Prerequisite: EEX 3202 or equivalent. (F)
EEX 6211: Assessment of Learning and Behavior (3).
Presents a model for assessing the skills and abilities of students with exceptionalities. Emphasis is on administration, scoring and interpretation of a variety of standardized tests, and communication of results in written reports and oral staffings. Prerequisites: EEX 3221 or EEX 6227 or equivalent. Lab fee required. (AR)
EEX 6213: Assessment and Interventions for Young Children with Disabilities (3).
Presents an ecological approach to assessment of young children. Formal/Informal assessment including naturalistic observations and the development of an IFSP and IEP required. Prerequisite: EEX 6017, EEX 3010 or EEX 6051. Corequisites: EEX 6455. Lab fee required. (S)
EEX 6225: Educational Assessment of Students with Exceptionalities (3).
Presents a model for assessing the academic skills of students with exceptionalities. Emphasis is on use of standardized tests and development of curriculum-based assessments. Lab fee required. (F,SS)
EEX 6228: Integration of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction (3).
This course constitutes the culminating experience in the Masters Program by establishing the link between curriculum, assessment, and instruction. Prerequisite: Completion of required Masters course work. (S)
EEX 6455: Programming for Young Children with Disabilities (3).
Acquaint students with developmentally appropriate curricula, methods, materials, intervention strategies, and leaming approaches for infants, toddlers, preschool age children with disabilities as well as children at risk. Prerequisites: EEX 6017, EEX 3010 or EEX 6051. Corequisite: EEX 6213. (S)
EEX 6535: Seminar in Special Ed.: Supervision and Leadership (3).
Problems in school administration and pattern of curriculum organization as they relate to people with disabilities. Focus on conceptual framework, change factors and future trends in special education. (F)
EEX 6765: Instructional Technology for Special Education (3).
Provides teachers of students with special needs and current knowledge in instructional technology, appropriate to enhance student learning. (F,S,SS)
EEX 6846: Seminar in Special Education: Issues and Trends (3).
A forum to discuss, analyze, and evaluate current issues and trends in special education. Individual issues and trends will be planned and executed by students. (F)
EEX 6862: Student Teaching (6).
Culminating field experience in a program for students with Exceptionalities, demonstrating competencies learned throughout the program. Prerequisite: successful completion of all program requirements. (F,S)
EEX 6863: Supervised Field Experience in Special Education (3-9).
Demonstration in a field site of the full range of competencies in diagnostic teaching learned throughout the program. Placements include a variety of field settings. (F,S,SS)
EEX 6906: Directed Study in Special Education (1-6).
Concepts or competencies contracted for by graduate students with a faculty member. (F,S,SS)
EEX 6912: Advanced Theories and Research in Special Education (3).
Required by graduate students in the Masters or Doctoral programs. Investigation of advanced work in social and psychological research applied to persons with handicaps, mental retardation, learning disabilities, and emotional disturbances. Prerequisite: Certificate in Special Education and/or competence in Special Education. (S,SS)
EEX 6927: Special Topics in Special Education (1-6).
Selected competencies in special education, developed in short-term, intensive workshops. (F,S,SS)
EEX 6971: Thesis in Special Education (3).
Elective in masters program in special education. Design and implementation of original scholarly investigation in special education. Prerequisites: EEX 6912, EDF 5481, or consent of instructor.
EEX 7930: Professional Seminar in Special Education (1).
Required 6 semester seminar for new and continuing doctoral students in leadership and professional development issues facing doctoral professionals. Prerequisite: Doctoral standing. (F,S,SS)
EEX 7933: Advanced Topics in Special Education (3).
In-depth study and analysis of topics affecting special education practice. Course can be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral program in ESE.
EEX 7937: Dissertation Seminar in Special Education (3, repeatable to 9).
Designed to take doctoral students through the steps of completing a dissertation. Requires identification and development of a research problem. Prerequisites: Completion of special education core and research and statistics component. (F,S,SS).
EEX 7964: Comprehensive Doctoral Seminar
EEX 7977: Candidacy Research and Evaluation in Educational Psychology and Special Education (3).
Research activities required for Doctoral students in special education prior to candidacy and dissertation. Serves as a bridge between courses and the comprehensive examination. Prerequisite: Doctoral standing. (F,S,SS)
EEX 7980: Doctoral Dissertation (26).
EEX 7795 - Advanced Issues in the Education of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students with Exceptionalities (3). The course will focus on highly effective educators, minority students in special education, critical issues such as inclusion and assessment, and teacher preparation and support in urban districts.
