EDUC 230 - Introduction to Exceptional Children

Credit(s): 3

INTRO TO EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
Component: Lecture
Historical and philosophical basis for special education; physical andpsychological characteristics of exceptional children; study and discussion ofpast and emerging educational practices for exceptional children with emphasison pedagogical commonalities. Systematic observation of a cross section ofspecial education classes required. Emphasis on the school-age child.
Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option

RESTRICTIONS: Open only to students in the Early Childhood Education, Elementary Teacher Education, and Health Behavior Science and Human Services majors, and to students in the Disabilities Studies and Educational Studies minors.

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Winter and Spring

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing