UPPER DIVISION COURSES

GRADUATE COURSES

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UPPER DIVISION COURSES

500. Human Exceptionality (3) I, II, S

Historical, philosophical, and legal aspects of special education that affect identification and programming for diverse learners with exceptionalities. Characteristics of individuals with special needs and implications for adapting living and learning environments.

501. Typical and Atypical Learning Processes (3)

Prerequisites: Credit or concurrent registration in Special Education 500; concurrent registration in Special Education 502.

Theory, research, and processes in learning in relation to individuals with disabilities. Foundations of learning, development, and intervention.

502. Field Experiences in General and Special Education (1)

Three hours of observation/participation per week.

Prerequisites: Concurrent registration in Special Education 501.

Observation and participation in general and special education classrooms and related school activities for students with disabilities

505. Educational Services for Students with Serious Emotional Disturbance (1)

Prerequisites: Admission to credential program.

Educational needs and services for students with serious emotional disturbance. Classroom interventions and procedures.

510. Adapting Communication Systems for Students with Severe Disabilities (1)

Prerequisites: Admission to credential program.

Adaptations of communications and communication systems for students with disabilities. Educational strategies that special education teachers can use to augment classroom communications. Alternative approaches to communication for students with moderate/severe disabilities.

524. Characteristics and Education of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3) I

Prerequisite: Special Education 500.

Historical and philosophical perspectives of programs related to students with mild/moderate disabilities. Research on educational programs, curricular approaches, and characteristics.

525. Characteristics and Education of Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities (3) I

Prerequisite: Special Education 500.

Historical and philosophical perspectives of programs related to students with moderate/severe disabilities. Research on educational programs, curricular approaches, and characteristics with emphasis on services in context of school reform.

526. Characteristics and Education of Students with Physical, Health, and Sensory Impairments (3)

Prerequisite: Special Education 500.

Historical and philosophical perspectives, characteristics, needs and supports for individuals with physical, health, and sensory impairments in educational, home, and community settings. Implications of health concerns for programming.

527. Special Education in a Pluralistic Society (3)

Prerequisites: Education 451; credit or concurrent registration in Special Education 500.

Historical and philosophical perspectives of cultural pluralism in special education and programs related to diverse students with disabilities. Research on curricular approaches and instructional needs. Sociocultural aspects related to disability, race, ethnicity, gender, and language.

528. Young Children with Disabilities and Their Families (3)

Prerequisite: Special Education 500.

Characteristics, needs, and educational programs and services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities and their families. Legislative requirements, models of service delivery, recommended practices, and family diversity.

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.

532. Service Coordination for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (2)

Prerequisite: Special Education 528.

Skills and strategies for educators who coordinate services for young children with disabilities and their families. Children with low incidence disabilities and coordination with their primary service providers.

534. Classroom Assessment of Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (2)

Prerequisite: Admission to credential program.

Classroom assessment in general and special education for students with mild/moderate disabilities. Curriculum-based data collection strategies. Influences of cultural and linguistic diversity, and implications for curricular and instructional adaptations.

535. Social Networks and Supports for Individuals with Moderate/Severe Disabilities (1)I

Prerequisite: Special Education 525 and a minimum of nine units in a credential program.

Developing and maintaining social support networks in the classroom and community for individuals with moderate/severe disabilities. Theoretical, conceptual, and empirical bases for implementation models.

553. Behavioral Strategies and Support for Students with Disabilities (3)

Prerequisites: Special Education 500 and 501.

Positive behavioral supports for students with disabilities in general and special education settings. Current theories and programs in functional assessment and behavioral change. Applications in educational and community environments with diverse students.

560. Applications of Technology for Individuals with Disabilities (3) I, II, S

Prerequisite: Special Education 500.

Educational applications of current technologies for learners with disabilities. Selection, modification, and classroom use of technologies to improve or bypass physical, sensory, communicative, learning, and social limitations.

570. Individualized Special Education Program Plans (1)

Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in Special Education 980.

Components of individualized education program plans, individualized family service plans, and individualized transition plans. Goals, objectives, and outcomes for program planning. Legal and ethical considerations.

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.

GRADUATE COURSES

634. Assessment: Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3)

Prerequisites: Special Education 524 and 534.

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: Early Childhood Special Education and Moderate/Severe Disabilities (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to credential program.

Models of assessment emphasizing observation and interviewing, performance-based approaches, transdisciplinary teaming, family-professional collaboration, and adaptations for specific disabilities, cultural, and linguistic diversity. Communicating and using assessment data for individualized program planning.

643. Educational Programs and Services for Young Children with Disabilities (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to credential program and concurrent registration in approved fieldwork.

Developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs and services for young children with disabilities. Selecting and adapting curriculum and instructional approaches, collaborating with families from diverse cultural/linguistic backgrounds, and monitoring program effectiveness. Both Special Education 643A and 643B required. Maximum credit six units.

A. Preschoolers
B. Infants/Toddlers

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. Special Education Adaptations of Basic Skills Instruction (3)

Prerequisites: Admission to credential program and concurrent registration in Special Education 970.

Adaptations in curriculum and instruction in language development, reading, language arts, and mathematics for students with disabilities. Current research and practices related to linguistic, cultural, and ability differences.

648. Advanced Special Education Adaptations (3)

Prerequisites: Special Education 647 and concurrent registration in Special Education 980.

Advanced adaptations in curriculum and instruction in content areas, study skills, organizational strategies, and social and transition skills. English-as-a-second language approaches for students with disabilities. Research and practices related to linguistic, cultural, and ability differences.

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/Multidisciplinary Teams
B. Affective and Social Development
C. Specialized Assessment Techniques
D. Instructional Programming

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. Communication and Collaboration in Special Education (3)

Prerequisite: Admission to credential program and credit or concurrent registration in Special Education 970.

Communication and collaboration skills for working with teachers and other professionals, paraprofessionals, parents, and representatives from the community. Listening and questioning techniques, interpersonal processes, family systems and needs, 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.

970. Practicum: Students with Disabilities in General and Special Education (4) Cr/NC

Fifteen hours of observation/participation per week.

Prerequisites: Special Education 502 and consent of credential adviser.

Participation in general and special education programs for students with disabilities; supervised by a special educator. Integration and application of skills and knowledge gained in credential coursework. May be repeated in other specialties. Maximum credit four units applicable to each credential program.

A. Mild/Moderate Disabilities
B. Moderate/Severe Disabilities
C. Physical/Health Impairments
D. ECSE: Preschool
E. ECSE: Infants/Toddlers

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 credential program and concurrent registration in Special Education 980.

Analysis and critique teaching performances using such protocols as videotapes, case studies, and observational data. Not applicable to the M.A. degree.

980. Advanced Practicum in Special Education (6) Cr/NC

Prerequisite: Consent of credential adviser.

Integration and application of specialization skills and knowledge. Participation supervised by a special educator. May be repeated in other specialties. Maximum credit six units applicable to each credential.

A.   Mild/Moderate Disabilities
B.   Moderate/Severe Disabilities
C.   Physical/Health Impairments
D.   ECSE: Preschool
E.   ECSE: Infants/Toddlers