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2008-2009 Graduate Catalog 
    
2008-2009 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graduate Courses


 

Education-Higher Education

  
  • HED 677 - Doctoral Seminar in Higher Education Research


    Examines major epistemological approaches to inquiry with respect to the field of Higher Educational Leadership. Seminar participants will examine theories of knowledge formation and distribution while considering the implications for postsecondary institutions and their own approaches to scholarly inquiry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Higher Education Leadership doctoral student or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • HED 690 - Higher Education Internship


    Integrating theory and practice in a wide variety of higher education settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Advance application and permission.

    Credits: 2-6
  
  • HED 697 - Independent Study in Higher Education


    Provides graduate students with an opportunity to increase professional competence through independent readings and research. Students plan individual projects to gain competencies in higher education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission.

    Credits: 1-6

Education-History and Philosophy (EDH)

  
  • EDH 500 - Social Context of Education


    Considers competing interpretations of the relationships between schools and society, the impact of race, class, and gender on education, and issues of continuity and change in policy and practice.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDH 501 - Social Context of Education


    Provides a theoretical framework for analyzing the influences of schools, families, communities, government policies, society and culture on student learning and classroom interactions, along with exploration of specific illustrative examples of importance to beginning teachers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching Program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDH 540 - Students at Risk and Their Families


    Examines the roles of educational personnel in addressing the needs of students at risk in the context of contemporary schooling and family life. Identifies various “at risk” categories. Considers implications for school improvement programs, individual intervention, referrals to community services and community action coalitions.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDH 600 - Seminar: Education in the United States


    Provides background in the history, philosophy and issues of modern education.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDH 660 - Historical Roots of U.S. Educational Practice, Policy and Thought


    Examination of influences shaping the development of educational practice and policy in the United States, with particular attention to Maine.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDL Master’s degree or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDH 662 - Philosophy of Education


    Examines the contribution of philosophers to modern education. Analyses of principles and practices of education in relation to philosophic ideals.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admitted to a doctoral program in Education or permission.

    Credits: 3

Education-History and Philosophy (EDM)

  
  • EDM 520 - Teaching in Middle School/Junior High School


    Reviews the unique demands that children in grades five through eight place on teachers as a direct result of normal developmental patterns. Focus on specific teaching behaviors that deal effectively with each of these demands, with special attention to problems of peer influences, periodicity of brain growth, and effects of uneven growth patterns.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    teaching experience or permission.

    Credits: 3

Education-Literacy

  
  • EEL 560 - Advanced Literacy Coaching


    Semester course designed to provide Maine Literacy Partnership coaches an advanced level of literacy coaching to teachers in their respective schools.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 418 - Teaching Young Adult Literature


    Explores the field and characteristic works of young adult literature, its curricular and recreational uses, critical issues surrounding its use, ways of sharing and encouraging reading of a variety of this literature with students, and ways to teach effectively and integrate adolescent literature into various instructional environments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Secondary Education majors.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 440 - Teaching Reading in the Secondary School


    An exploratory course for high school teachers who wish to develop competence in teaching reading. Includes the nature of the reading process, rationales for continuing reading instruction in junior and senior high schools, reading and study strategies, improving rates of reading, organization, evaluation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Secondary Education majors.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 516 - Literacy Education


    This course is designed to provide PreK-12 educators with an understanding of, and an appreciation for, the synergy created between picturebook text and image. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 517 - Literature for Children


    A continuation of ERL 317 including a study of the historical development of children’s literature; principles, techniques and curriculum planning for the guidance of children’s reading; book selection for elementary schools and public libraries. Extensive reading and evaluation of children’s books.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ERL 317 or its equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 518 - Literature for Young Adults


    Study of the development of literature for adolescents and young adults as it is used in the junior high, secondary school, and public library. Emphasis on recently published books of this nature and the important contributions of the past.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 521 - Curriculum Methods in Literacy, K-8


    This course explores the stages of K-8 literacy development, pedagogy, and effective instructional practices for all learners. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Limited to Master of Arts in Teaching program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 530 - Foundations of Literacy for Young Children: Birth to 8


    This is an introductory survey course designed to introduce practicing early childhood educators to the components of early literacy development, assessment practices, pedagogy and intervention that promotes that development.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 534 - Literacy and Language Development


    Examines how oral and written language are acquired; sociocultural linguistic variations, connections between language acquisition and print awareness and classroom practices that promote language development.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 535 - Current Practices in Reading


    Fundamentals of reading instruction including history, models of reading and reading instruction and development of lifetime readers.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 536 - Writing Process in Schools


    Process approach to teaching writing with emphasis on language acquisition, cognition, components of a writing program, conferencing and modeling strategies, classroom management, evaluation, researcher and implementer.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 537 - Literacy Across the Curriculum


    Examines reading, writing, studying and thinking as elements of content discipline instruction.

    Credits: 0
  
  • ERL 538 - Current Practices in Vocabulary Teaching and Learning, PreK-12


    This course will focus on current vocabulary research and practice with an emphasis upon content area learning, learning through literature and oral language, and building a vocabulary-rich PreK-12 classroom.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ERL 534.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 539 - Current Theories and Practices in Reading Comprehension, K-12


    This course is designed to provide K-12 educators the theoretical foundations and applications or research-based comprehension instruction and assessment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ERL 535.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 542 - Writing and the Young Child: Birth to 8


    An investigation of the foundations of young children’s acquisition of writing skills, including discussion of links to oral language development, grapho-phonemic connections, the developmental continuum of writing, and research-based pedagogy to support the development.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 552 - Seminar in Teacher Research


    History of the teacher as researcher movement. Presents basic research strategies for classroom teachers. Students will test research techniques in classrooms and design a research study.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ERL 534, ERL 535, ERL 536 or a minimum of 15 hours completed in literacy graduate program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 553 - Literacy Assessment


    Discussion of both literacy process and product assessment measures and factors affecting these areas. Exploration of past, present and current issues in literacy assessment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ERL 535 and ERL 536 or equivalents or permission.

    Credits: 0
  
  • ERL 569 - Clinical Practices-Teaching Children


    Internship on clinical practices, in small groups and tutoring contexts, for children (K-8) experiencing difficulties in literacy. Emphasis on assessment, interventions and cast study reports.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ERL 553 or permission.

    Credits: 6
  
  • ERL 590 - Special Topics in English Language Arts and Related Fields


    Offered as need, interest, and research require. Specific topics might include: word processor and writing instruction, comprehension and cohesion, reading and writing in the content areas, vocabulary development, reading and cognition, ethnographic research in the language arts, and teacher as researcher. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ERL 601 - Seminar in Reading


    Students will read, discuss and present research on historical and current issues in reading and reading instruction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ERL 535 and a minimum of 15 credit hours completed in Literacy.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERL 697 - Independent Study in Literacy


    Provides graduate students with an opportunity to increase professional competence through independent readings and research. Students plan individual projects to gain competencies in literacy education.  

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • ERL 698 - Special Topics in Literacy


    Concentrated study of designated topics in literacy education. Topics may vary depending on faculty and student interest. May be repeated for credit. Some sections may have prerequisites beyond the following:

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CAS or doctoral level student or permission.

    Credits: 1-3

Education-Mathematics

  
  • EMA 551 - Newer Practices in Mathematics Education


    Covers objectives, materials and procedures for improvement of teaching fundamentals of arithmetic and a mathematics readiness program, a sensible drill load, and development of meaningful problem units.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EMA 314 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EMA 598 - Special Topics in Mathematics Education


    Concentrated study of designated topics in mathematics education. Topics may vary depending on faculty and student interest. May be repeated for credit. Some sections may have prerequisites beyond the following:                   

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate student or permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • EMA 602 - Seminar in Mathematics Education


    Discussions and reports on special problems in arithmetic and mathematics education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EMA 314 and EMA 551 or equivalents.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EMA 697 - Independent Study in Mathematics Education


    Provides graduate students with an opportunity to increase professional competence through independent readings and research.  Students plan individual projects to gain competencies in mathematics education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission.   

    Credits: 1-6

Education-Measurement and Testing

  
  • EDA 521 - Evaluation of Instruction


    A basic course for elementary and secondary school teachers. Emphasis on utilizing various strategies of evaluation in classroom and school.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDB 202 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDA 570 - Models of Educational Evaluation


    A study of the different models of educational evaluation including procedures for designing and implementing both formative and summative evaluation studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDA 520 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3

Education-Middle Level

  
  • EML 580 - Middle Level Institute


    Provides understanding and insight into the area of middle level education. Attention given to literature, research, practices and materials.       

    Prerequisites & Notes
           

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • EML 595 - Seminar in Middle Level Education


    Examines current issues in middle level education research and practices: curriculum, communicating with the public, the middle level school in the K-12 spectrum, parent programs and staff development.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDC 524 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EML 598 - Special Topics In Middle Level Education


    Concentrated study of designated topics in middle level education.  Topics may vary depending on faculty and student interest.  May be repeated for credit.  Some sections may have prerequisites beyond the following:

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate student or permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • EML 697 - Independent Study in Middle Level Education


    Provides graduate students with an opportunity to increase professional competence through independent readings and research.  Students plan individual projects to gain competencies in middle education. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission.

    Credits: 1-6

Education-Psychology

  
  • EPT 522 - Advanced Educational Psychology


    A seminar to explore theoretical and empirical issues in educational psychology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDB 221 and EDS 521 or equivalents.

    Credits: 3

Education-Reading Recovery

  
  • ERR 535 - Reading Recovery Teacher Training I


    Prepares teachers through school-based outreach centers to implement Reading Recovery procedures with first grade children with reading difficulties: tutoring four children daily; tutoring a child behind the one-way mirror one or two times per semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prior acceptance into Reading Recovery Teacher certification program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERR 536 - Reading Recovery Teacher Training II


    A continuation of ERR 535.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ERR 535.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERR 631 - Seminar: Issues Related to Reading Recovery Theory and Practice I


    Examines the principles of Reading Recovery theory and to compare and contrast divergent theoretical perspectives.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prior acceptance into the certification program for Reading Recovery Teacher Leaders.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERR 632 - Seminar: Issues Related to Reading Recovery Theory and Practice II


    A continuation of ERR 631.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ERR 631.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERR 633 - Reading Recovery Internship I


    This course presents theories and models of professional development and clinical supervision of Reading Recovery teachers and develops skills for the administration, implementation and evaluation for district or regional Reading Recovery Teacher Training sites.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prior acceptance into the certification program for Reading Recovery Teacher Leaders.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERR 634 - Reading Recovery Internship II


    A continuation of ERR 633.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ERR 633.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERR 635 - Reading Recovery Practicum I


    Designed to prepare Teacher Leaders-in-Training to implement Reading Recovery procedures with first grade children with reading difficulties: tutoring four children daily; tutoring a child behind the one-way mirror two or three times per semester.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prior acceptance into the certification program for Reading Recovery Teacher Leaders.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ERR 636 - Reading Recovery Practicum II


    A continuation of ERR 635.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ERR 635.

    Credits: 3

Education-Research

  
  • EDS 500 - Directed Readings (area)


    Opportunity to read in a particular area of education under faculty direction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Masters and CAS level and permission.

    Credits: Ar
  
  • EDS 510 - Introduction to Educational Research


    For graduate students in education and related fields. Topics include: locating educational research reports, abstracting and evaluating sources, understanding statistical symbols, examining inquiry methodology and communicating about research. Designed for consumers of research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 520 - Educational Assessment


    An introduction to the concepts, principles, and practices associated with design and conduct of assessments in education. Teacher-made assessments, standardized achievement tests, and large-scale assessments will be considered.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 521 - Statistical Methods in Education I


    Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to education and human behavior. Emphasis on parametric statistics.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 522 - Statistical Methods in Education II


    Builds on the statistical foundation provided in EDS 521. Topics include power analysis, factorial and repeated-measures analysis of variance, multiple regression and factor analysis. Students use statistical software for data analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDS 521 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 569 - Seminar in Educational Leadership


    Discussion and reports structured around a series of topics on organizational theory, educational leadership practice and a list of readings.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 571 - Qualitative Research: Theory, Design and Practice


    Examination and use of phenomenological approaches to social science research, emphasizing ethnographic methods in education and human service settings. Field work required. Typically offered over two semesters.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDS 521 or equivalent and permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 600 - Directed Readings (area)


    Opportunity to read in a particular area of education under faculty direction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Doctoral Students in Education and permission.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • EDS 615 - Seminar in Methods of Teaching


    Discussions and reports on specific problems in the area of teaching.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    a basic course in methods or a year of teaching experience.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 641 - Seminar in Supervision


    Considers problems related to the improvement of instruction. Specific topics will normally be determined by the needs of the class.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EAD 500, EAD 510 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 642 - Seminar in School Leadership


    Considers problems related to the leadership of individual schools.


    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to EDL Program or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 643 - Seminar in School District Leadership


    Considers specific problems related to curriculum coordination, special education and superintendency.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Admission to EDL Program or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 644 - Seminar in Interpersonal Dimensions of Leadership


    Examines interpersonal and substantive factors in the leadership of educational organizations. Employs simulated situations to pose common dilemmas and assay their resolution.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EAD 500, EAD 550, EAD 615 or EAD 650 and permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 645 - Seminar in Teacher Leadership


    Analysis of the structural, political, relational and cultural constraints impinging on teachers as leaders. Examination of effective teacher leadership practices in classrooms, mentoring situations, collegial and collaborative relationships, professional development, site-based decision-making.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 676 - Doctoral Seminar in Educational Administration


    Examines major theoretical perspectives on the organization of education systems. Students develop research questions and a writing style appropriate for doctoral level work. Required for doctoral students in educational administration.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • EDS 699 - Graduate Thesis


    Graduate Thesis.

    Credits: Ar

Education-Science

  
  • ESC 316 - Teaching Science in the Elementary School (K-8)


    Presents information and activities designed to encourage students to learn and develop goals and objectives, instructional strategies, selection of curriculum materials K-8, effective management and evaluation techniques.

    Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDB 204, EDB 221 and 2 science courses (preferably from different disciplines e.g., Life or Earth or Physical Science.)

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESC 340 - Studies in the Physical Sciences I


    An interdisciplinary study of the physical sciences intended to build science attitudes and knowledge of physical science at pre-service and inservice stages for elementary and junior high school teachers. Laboratory-centered investigations in such areas as light, structure of crystals, liquids and gases, motion and forces, and energy.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESC 342 - Studies in the Earth Sciences I


    For elementary/middle school teachers. A series of elementary laboratory and field studies in astronomy and meteorology. Topics will be explored through direct observation and study.

    Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge Requirement.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESC 343 - Studies in the Earth Sciences II


    An introduction to geology and soil sciences for elementary/middle teachers. Where possible, the studies will be undertaken in a natural setting using equipment and materials appropriate to the learning tasks.

    Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge Requirement.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESC 400 - Teaching Physical Sciences by Ocean Inquiry


    Introduction to a variety of inquiry-based teaching strategies, using as examples physical concepts, principles, and processes from marine sciences.   

    Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3

  
  • ESC 426 - Methods of Teaching Environmental Education (K-12)


    Classroom and field-based studies of a broad spectrum of up-to-date environmental teaching methods and resources.

    Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ESC 316 or ESC 452 and permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESC 446 - Marine Education for Elementary and Middle School Teachers (K-8)


    Designed to help elementary/middle school teachers learn about the world’s oceans from a multidisciplinary perspective. Particular focus on the Gulf of Maine. Course topics include geology, physical and chemical oceanography, ecology, natural resources.

    Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESC 452 - Teaching Science in the Secondary School


    Instructional strategies and general approaches to teaching science in grades 7-12. Emphasis on professional literature, curriculum development, teaching and learning styles and reflective teaching.

    Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDB 204 and EDB 221; Secondary Education majors.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESC 463 - Workshop in Environmental Education for Elementary Teachers


    Natural resource concepts from an ecological perspective. Students will develop a course design to teach these concepts in an elementary school classroom. Includes accessing curriculum resource data bases, using indoor and outdoor activities to teach about natural resources and selection of intended learning outcomes appropriate for elementary students.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESC 516 - Advanced Studies in Science Instruction (Elementary and Middle Schools)


    Examines instructional strategies for science education in elementary and middle schools.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ESC 316 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESC 525 - Planning the Environmental Curriculum


    Designed to develop skills necessary for curriculum design based on content analysis of student knowledge. A specific topic, such as acid rain or pollution, is selected for group investigation.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESC 542 - Advanced Studies in Science Education (Secondary)


    Critical appraisals of curriculum and instructional practices at middle and secondary school levels.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESC 580 - Science Education Institute


    Provides understanding and insight into the area of science education.  Attention given to literature, research, practices and materials.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • ESC 598 - Special Topics in Science Education


    Concentrated study of designated topics in science education.  Topics may vary depending on faculty and student interest.  May be repeated for credit.  Some sections may have prerequisites beyond the following:

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate student or permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • ESC 622 - Seminar in Science Education (K-12)


    Overview of issues influencing implementation of Science Education. Emphasis on in-service science education programs. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ESC 516 or ESC 542 and ESC 604 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESC 697 - Independent Study in Science Education


    Provides graduate students with an opportunity to increase professional competence through independent readings and research. Students plan individual projects to gain competencies in science education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission.

    Credits: 1-6

Education-Social Studies

  
  • ESS 441 - Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary School


    Covers current practices in teaching social studies, selection and use of instructional materials, modern trends in curriculum construction for social studies in the secondary school.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Secondary Education majors.

    Credits: 3
  
  • ESS 516 - Social Studies Education


    Examines the social science content and pedagogical principles relevant for making curriculum, instruction, and assessment decisions for K-8 social studies education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate student or permission.

    Credits: 3

Education-Special Education

  
  • SED 402 - Adapting Instruction for Students with Disabilities


    Develops knowledge and understanding of students with disabilities. Topics include: adaptation of instruction, legal and ethical issues, family and social relationships and collaboration between school and community agencies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    EDB 204 and EDB 221.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SED 509 - Curriculum Development for Students with Severe Disabilities


    In-depth study of curriculum for students with severe disabilities. Emphasizes the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum designs as well as co-teaching and peer-mediated strategies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SED 401, SED 402, SED 536 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SED 520 - Law and Policy Affecting Individuals


    Examines state and federal laws and policies that affect individuals with disabilities in both school and the community.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SED 402.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SED 524 - Literacy and Language Development


    Examines how oral and written language are acquired; sociocultural linguistic variations, connections between language acquisition and print awareness and classroom practices that promote language development.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SED 528 - Educational Methods for Students with Autism


    Provides an overview of diagnostic, clinical, and educational approaches for students with autism. Topics include definitions and characteristics under the autism spectrum, historical perspectives on etiology and treatment, curriculum and instructional strategies, and bio-medical interventions. Specific research-based intervention procedures in language development, social behavior, sensory implications, pivotal responses, and the development of academic and functional skills are examined. Emphasis placed upon educational and behavioral methods used in school and family settings.


    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.


    Credits: 3
  
  • SED 532 - Behavior Management and Intervention


    Approaches to behavior management and behavior change in educational settings. Examines principles of cognitive behavior modification, social skills training and crisis intervention.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SED 402 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SED 534 - Learning Disabilities-Educational Methods


    Application of major systems and methods of working with school-age children with specific learning disabilities including development of appropriate programs for individual children.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SED 533 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SED 536 - Educational Strategies For Students with Severe Disabilities


    Examines instructional strategies that have been effective in the education of students with severe disabilities. Emphasis on models of inclusive education; nonverbal communication strategies; and behavioral supports.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SED 401.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SED 543 - Program Planning and Curriculum Access


    Topics include an overview of the special education process through the development of the IEP; how to write an educationally useful IEP; planning for general education curriculum access.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SED 402.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SED 544 - Math Methods in Special Education


    Examines educational principles and strategies for teaching students with math difficulties.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SED 402.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SED 545 - Intervention for Reading Difficulties


    Explores strategies for adapting reading instruction for students with reading difficulties. Topics include theoretical explanations of reading difficulties; approaches to reading intervention; and criteria for evaluating the efficacy of reading interventions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SED 402 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SED 551 - Curriculum and Instruction in Special Education


    A consideration of educational principles and practices essential to the development of effective instructional strategies for students with mild-to-moderate disabilities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SED 402.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SED 552 - Working with Families of Students with Disabilities


    Models for consulting with families of children and youth with disabilities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SED 402.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SED 553 - Assessment in Special Education I


    Develops knowledge of basic measurement concepts and principles and provides introductory experiences with procedures used to assess the educational performance of students with mild/moderate disabilities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SED 402 and teaching experience or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SED 554 - Assessment in Special Education II


    Develops skill in selecting educational measures to address assessment questions pertaining to students with mild-moderate disabilities; administering, scoring, and interpreting norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, performance-based, and curriculum-based assessments of educational performance; and communicating assessment results.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    SED 553 and enrollment in M.Ed. program in Special Education or permission.

    Credits: 3
 

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