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Ian R. Pumpian, Ph.D., Professor of Special Education, Chair of Department
Patricia T. Cegelka, Ed.D., Professor of Special Education
Donald H. Doorlag, Ph.D., Professor of Special Education
Anne W. Graves, Ph.D., Professor of Special Education
Margie K. Kitano, Ph.D., Professor of Special Education, Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Research, College of Education
Rena B. Lewis, Ph.D., Professor of Special Education
Eleanor W. Lynch, Ph.D., Professor of Special Education (Graduate Adviser)
Richard C. Brady, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Special Education
Eugene C. Valles, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Special Education
NOTE: All 500-level courses in special education, with the exception of Special Education 500 and 501, are reserved for students officially admitted to one of the programs in special education.
500. Human Exceptionality (3) I, II, S
Historical, philosophical, and legal backgrounds which affect special education practices. Identifying and programming for students with exceptionalities: principles, procedures, and techniques. Fieldwork.
501. Special Education Procedures (3) I, II, S
Procedures, legal requirements, and interpersonal processes in the identification, prescription, teaching and evaluation of instructional programs for students with handicaps.
524. Characteristics and Education of Students with Learning Disabilities (3) I
Prerequisites: Credit or concurrent registration in Special Education 500 and 501.
Historical and philosophical perspectives of programs related to students with learning disabilities, including review of research on educational programs, curricular approaches, and characteristics.
525. Characteristics and Education of Students with Severe Disabilities (3) I
Prerequisites: Credit or concurrent registration in Special Education 500 and 501.
Historical and philosophical perspectives of programs related to students with severe disabilities, including review of research on educational programs, curricular approaches and characteristics.
526. Characteristics and Education of Students with Physical Disabilities (3) I
Prerequisites: Credit or concurrent registration in Special Education 500 and 501.
Historical and philosophical perspectives of programs related to students with physical disabilities, including review of research on students' characteristics, educational programs, and curricular approaches.
527. Ethnolinguistic Diversity and Students with Learning Disabilities (3) II
Prerequisites: Special Education 500 and 501.
Historical and philosophical perspectives of programs related to ethnolinguistically diverse students who also have learning handicaps, including review of research on educational programs, curricular approaches, and instructional needs.
528. Early Intervention for Infants and Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families (3) I
Prerequisites: Special Education 500 and 501 or equivalent
coursework in another discipline.
Characteristics and needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with handicaps and their families, focusing on approaches to educational service delivery, review of research, and analysis of best practices in a pluralistic society.
529. Characteristics and Education of Students with Serious Emotional Disturbances (3) I
Prerequisites: Special Education 500 and 501.
Historical and philosophical perspectives of programs for students with emotional disturbances and behavior disorders, including review of research on student characteristics, educational programs, and curricular approaches.
553. Dynamics of Behavior Change of the Exceptional
Individual (3) I, II, S
Prerequisites: Special Education 500 and 501.
Management and treatment of individuals with exceptional needs. Current theories and programs in behavioral change studies, analyzed with reference to their applications for the educational environment. Not open to students with credit in Special Education 513A, 513B, or 513C.
560. Applications of Technology for Exceptional Learners (3) I, II, S
Prerequisite: Special Education 500.
Educational applications of current technologies for learners who are handicapped and/or gifted. Selection, modification, and classroom use of technologies to improve or bypass physical, sensory, communicative, learning, and social disabilities and for environmental control.
596. Selected Topics in Special Education (1-4) I, II, S
Specialized study of selected topics in special education. May be offered as either a workshop or lecture/discussion. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit of six units of 596 applicable to a master's degree. Maximum combined credit of six units of 596 and 696 applicable to a 30-unit master's degree.
634. Issues in Assessment of Students with Learning Handicaps (3)
Prerequisite: Special Education 524.
Assessment for instructional decision making including alternative data collection strategies, models for analysis and synthesis of assessment information, influences of cultural and linguistic diversity, and implications for instruction.
635. Assessment in Early Intervention and Programs for Individuals with Severe Handicaps (3)
Prerequisite: Special Education 525 or 528.
Models of family and community based assessment of infants and preschoolers with disabilities and individuals with severe handicaps. Emphasis on a transdisciplinary approach; decision making based on performance in home, school, and society with application in a multicultural context.
643. Educational Interventions for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers with Handicaps (3)
Prerequisites: Special Education 500 and 528.
Developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating educational interventions in center and home based programs with an emphasis on family-professional collaborations in a pluralistic society.
645. Issues in Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Severe Handicaps (3)
Prerequisite: Special Education 525.
Design and implementation issues of instructional programs for students with severe handicaps; approaches which foster school and community integration and active family involvement will be analyzed.
646. Educational Adaptation for Ethnolinguistically Diverse Students with Learning Handicaps (3)
Prerequisites: Special Education 527 and 634.
Data-based approaches to developing and selecting programs and establishing procedures for monitoring and evaluating progress of students with learning handicaps from diverse backgrounds.
647. Instructional Adaptations for Students Who Are Learning Handicapped or Low Achieving (3)
Prerequisite: Special Education 524.
Analysis and application of research related to meeting the basic academic skill needs of students who are learning handicapped or low achieving.
648. Interventions for Students Who Are Learning Handicapped or Low Achieving (3)
Prerequisite: Special Education 524.
Strategies for adaptive behavior interventions. Systematic instruction in social skills, study skills, learning strategies, and vocational skills for students who are learning handicapped or low achieving.
650. Special Topics in Special Education (1-4)
Prerequisites: Special Education 500, 501, 971.
Instructional sequences (mini-courses) focusing on a single topic or competency dealing with special education. Topics differ each semester to adjust to current literature in the field, training needs, and resource availability. Maximum combined credit of nine units for Special Education 650A, 650B, 650C, 650D applicable to a master's degree. Offered in four categories:
A. Consultant Skills/ C. Specialized Assessment
Multidisciplinary Teams Techniques
B. Affective and Social D. Instructional Programming
Development
651. Legislation and Management of Special Education Services (3)
Prerequisites: Special Education 500 and 501, and 15 additional
units of coursework in special education.
Implementation of laws, regulations and compliance requirements in special education. Requirements to and approaches for managing school and delivery of school and related services within a multidisciplinary context. Meets competencies for Resource Specialist Certificate.
652. Parent Education and Staff Development in
Special Education (3)
Prerequisites: Special Education 500 and 501, and 15 additional
units of coursework in special education.
Issues relating to and development of skills for working with parents and school staff to develop skills and competencies needed to optimize the educational progress of students with handicaps. Meets competencies for Resource Specialist Certificate.
653. Advanced Programming and Consultation in
Special Education (3)
Prerequisites: Special Education 500, 501, a course in special education curriculum and instruction and behavior management, and 15
additional units of coursework in special education.
Education programming and consultation for working with teachers in instructional delivery for students with handicaps. Skills in behavior management, assessment, programming, evaluation, and vocational plans. Meets competencies for Resource Specialist Certificate.
662. Collaborative Partnerships in Special Education (3)
Prerequisite: Special Education 528 or 645 or 647.
Validated collaboration models for working with aides, parents, administrators, other professionals and representatives from related services; interpersonal processes, communication skills, conflict resolution, decision-making models, and team functions.
663. Theory and Process of Vocational Development for Youth with Handicaps (3)
Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Special Education 524 or 525.
Historical background, research issues, applied practices, and innovative strategies for enhancing the quality of life for youth with handicaps in education, employment, and community living.
664. Issues Affecting Employment of Individuals with Severe Handicaps (3)
Prerequisite: Special Education 525.
Transition from school special education programs into supported employment and community living: research issues, applied practices, and innovative strategies for enhancing integrated adult options.
670. Seminar in Education of Exceptional Children (3)
Prerequisites: Special Education 524 or 525 or 526.
Principles, trends and research in the education of exceptional children.
677. Educational Management of Severe Behavior Disorders (3)
Prerequisite: Special Education 553.
Nature and educational treatment of severe behavioral problems in handicapped students. Review of research on effectiveness of various interventions and development of skills needed to implement appropriate strategies to evaluate, manage and treat these behaviors.
681. Advanced Seminar in Special Education (3)
Prerequisites: Special Education 524 or 525 or 526.
Nature and educational needs of students in area of exceptionality. Current educational theories and philosophies, research findings, and issues and trends in the field. Application of research literature to solution of educational problems. May be taken in each of the areas of exceptionality:
A. Learning Handicapped
B. Severely Handicapped
696. Advanced Topics in Special Education (3)
Prerequisite: Twelve units in special education.
Intensive study in specific areas of special education. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit six units applicable to a master's degree. Maximum combined credit of six units of 596 and 696 applicable to a 30-unit master's degree.
771. Directed Internship: Special
Education (1-4) Cr/NC
Prerequisite: Permission of graduate adviser. Application to be
made during previous semester.
Extensive daily participation or teaching in public schools and preparation for teaching of exceptional individuals.
798. Special Study (1-6) Cr/NC/SP
Prerequisite: Consent of staff; to be arranged with department
chair and instructor.
Individual study. May involve fieldwork. Maximum credit six units applicable to a master's degree.
971. Fieldwork in Special Education (2-3) Cr/NC
Supervised observation and participation in classroom and related school activities of handicapped students (e.g., mentally retarded, gifted, learning disabled, and others). Maximum credit 12 units, of which no more than three units are applicable to a bachelor's degree.
979. Fieldwork Seminar (1) Cr/NC
Prerequisites: Admission to department as a postbaccalaureate
classified student; credit or concurrent registration in all core courses
for specific specialist credential (see catalog for listing of core
courses by credential); concurrent registration in Special Education
980.
Analyze and critique teaching performances using such protocols as videotapes, case studies, and observational data. Not applicable to the M.A. degree.
980. Advanced Practicum for Specialist
Credential (4 or 6) Cr/NC
Prerequisites: Admission to department as a postbaccalaureate
classified student; credit or concurrent registration in all core and specialization courses for specific specialist credential (see catalog for
listing of courses by credential); concurrent registration in Special
Education 979.
Integration and application of skills and knowledge gained in specialization coursework. Analysis and critique of teaching performance. May be repeated in other specialty areas. Not applicable to the M.A. degree.
A. Learning Handicapped C. Physically Handicapped
B. Severely Handicapped D. Gifted
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