Course
Descriptions
EFR 500 - Foundations of Educational Thought -
3 credits
A problem-centered class dialogue on those philosophical,
social, political and historical concepts of educational
thought that have shaped the development of the learning
experience.
EFR 506 - Multicultural Education - 3 credits
A review of the conceptual, historical and theoretical
aspects of multicultural education. A major goal
will be to provide educators with processes for incorporating
multicultural education into educational environments;
to meet the needs of culturally diverse students
and to increase the cultural awareness and sensitivity
of all students. North Dakota/Native American issues
are primary elements of this course.
EDL 529 - Special Education Law - 3 credits
A course designed to give participants a working knowledge of the legislative,
judicial, and administrative changes which have revamped the areas of teaching
and administering special education since 1974. It will provide information
useful to administrators, practitioners, attorneys, parents, and advocates
on topics including: student records, discipline, related services, due process,
least restrictive environment, and appropriate education.
T&L 421 - Transition to Adult Life - 3 credits
The study of methods, curriculum, and assessment that encourage successful adult
life for persons with disabilities. Topics include interagency cooperation,
transition program planning and development, career awareness and development,
and assessment of adaptive living skills.
T&L 428 - Assistive Technology - 1 credit
An overview of the various forms of technology (e.g., communication boards, switches,
software) that may be used to assist students with disabilities.
T&L 506 - Introduction
to Emotional Disorders - 2 cr
The historical perspective and the complexities of identification and characteristics
of emotional disorders will be covered. Students will gain an understanding of
service delivery models witnin a multi-systems approach.
T&L 507 - Introduction
to Developmental/Cognitive Disabilities- 2 cr
The historical perspective and the complexities of identification and characteristics
of developmental/cognitive disabilities will be covered. Students will gain an
understanding of service delivery models witnin a multi-systems approach.
T&L 508 - Introduction
to Learning Disabilities- 2 cr
The historical perspective and the complexities of identification and characteristics
of learning disabilities will be covered. Students will gain an understanding
of service delivery models witnin a multi-systems approach.
T&L 510 - Early Intervention for Children with
Special Needs - 2 credits
An introduction to the
field of Early Childhood Special Education, primarily
for students interested in entering the field. Issues
such as program design, parent involvement, identification,
infant education, and effects of disabilities will
be covered.
T&L 511 - Identification and Assessment of Young
Children with Special Needs - 3 credits
A study
of the principles and procedures for screening, identifying
and evaluating young children with special needs.
Emphasis will be placed on exposing students to available
assessment instruments and providing opportunities
for actual testing of preschoolers.
T&L 549 - Seminar in Special Education - 1-4 credits
The seminar will focus on a specific topic relating to teaching and learning.
The specific content will vary depending upon student needs and faculty resources.
May be repeated. S/U grading only. T&L 550 - Introduction to Learning and Behavior
Problems - 3 credits
Characteristics of children and youth who are learning disabled and/or emotionally
disturbed theoretical backgrounds; models for delivery of service.
T&L 551 - Advanced Assessment/Special Needs Students - 3 credits
Prerequisite
T&L 421, 552 and 578.
Theory and practice of assessment, including
formal and informal procedures for screening, identification and assessment
of learning disabled, emotionally disturbed and educable mentally retarded
students. Practical assignment included.
T&L 552 - Inclusive Methods - 3 credits
The study of a variety of methods and materials for teaching and assessing children
and youth with learning and behavior problems in the general education classroom.
T&L 553 - Collaborative Relationships: Home, School
and Community - 3 credits
A course appropriate for anyone working with families, early childhood educators,
general educators, special educators, related service personnel, administrators
and outside agency personnel. Topics covered include: (1) the various models
of collaboration and consultation and the stages of each; (2) communication skills;
(3) problem-solving; (4) conflict management; (5) diverse perspectives; (6) information
collection procedures; (7) supervisory skills; (8) family characteristics and
structure across the lifespan; (9) family focused intervention; (10) school choices;
and (11) school issues such as poverty, domestic violence, teasing, bullying,
and school violence.
T&L 554 - Advanced Methods: Learning Disabilities
(LD) - 3 credits
The study of specific strategies, methods, and materials for working with students
with learning disabilities.
T&L 555 - Advanced Methods: Emotional Disorders
(ED) - 3 credits
The study of specific strategies, methods, and materials for working with students
with emotional/behavioral disorders.
T&L 556 - Advanced Methods: Developmental/Cognitive
Disabilities (DD) - 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate Status. This course is a masters level methods course
designed for professionals seeking to extend their skills in the areas of instruction,
functional (life skills) curriculum, program and curriculum development, and
functional behavioral analysis for working with students with moderate to severe
cognitive disabilities.
T&L 557 - Monitoring Progress of Students with Special
Needs - 2 credits
T&L 578 - Behavior Management for Special Needs
Students - 3 credits
The study of a variety of effective behavior management and assessment techniques
appropriate to the needs of children and youth with special needs. Topics include
procedures to increase self-awareness, self-management, self-control, self-reliance,
self-esteem, and assessment procedures and techniques for determining behavioral
needs.
T&L 584 - Internship in Education
- 1-8 credits
Prerequisites: Appropriate foundational, cognate, and major area coursework
and consent of the advisor and instructor. This is a culminating experience
primarily for Sixth year and Doctoral students. The internships will be identified
in one of the following sub-areas: (A) Educational Administration, (B) Special
Education, (C) Curriculum, (D) Educational Research, or (E) Teacher Education.
May be repeated.
T&L 590 - Special Topics: Measuring
Progress of Special Needs Students - 2 credits
This course covers all aspects of progress monitoring
including what it is, how it works, the
benefits of progress monitoring, and various ways
and strategies for conducting progress
monitoring. Students will learn how to track students
in reading, math, and written language by
collecting data and then using that data to measure
student progress and in instructional
decision-making. The strongest research-based strategy
for progress monitoring, curriculum-based measurement,
will be covered in depth.
T&L 590 - Special Topics: IEP - 1 credit
An introduction to the process of individualized
education plans for students with special needs. Students
will be given an understanding of how to develop
and write effective individualized education plans.
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