Academic Catalog

Special Education (SPED)

SPED 2120  Introduction to Special Education  3 Credits (3)  
For paraprofessional students who will be working with a teacher in a Special Education classroom. This class will provide an overview of characteristics of children with special needs, legal issues, framework of effective instruction and a variety of practical teaching and learning strategies that are relevant to the tasks and academic demands required in inclusive classrooms.

Learning Outcomes
  1. See course syllabus.

  
SPED 2130  Culture, Learning and Academic Achievement in a Diverse Society  3 Credits (3)  
Development of culturally responsive learning strategies, skills and utilization of support services, to enhance academic achievement.

Learning Outcomes
  1. See course syllabus.