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ACTING CHAIR: Mary
Robbins
NAVIGATION: Course Descriptions
FACULTY: Adams,
Breen, Hewlett-Gómez,
Higgins, Lynch,
Miller, McCauley,
Nabors, Price,
Robbins, Swicegood,
Warner, Wegmann
The following certifications in the Language, Literacy and
Special Populations Department are available under the Academic
Studies degree programs. [NOTE: See Department of Curriculum
and Instruction for complete program outlines.]
EC-4 Bilingual
EC-4 Early Childhood
EC-4 English as a Second Language
EC-4 Reading/Language Arts
EC-4 Special Education
4-8 English Language Arts
and Reading
EC-8 English Language Arts
and Reading
EC-12 Special Education
Candidates seeking Secondary Certification may choose Reading
as a minor or Special Education as a minor. Please see advisor
for complete program description.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SPD 231 INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION.
This survey course presents case studies of students with
special needs, historical perspectives of special education,
recommended educational approaches, current models and issues
in special education. Field experiences in PK-12 public schools
and various appropriate field placements required. Prerequisite:
Admission to educator preparation program required. Credit
3.
SPD 317 CURRICULUM AND METHODS LABORATORY.
Taken with SPD 367. Prerequisite: Admission to educator preparation
program required. Field experiences in PK-12 public schools
required. Credit 1.
SPD 331 BEHAVIOR DISORDERS. This
course provides a study of the defining characteristics, systems
of assessment and classification, theories of causality, and
interventions for students with Behavioral Disorders. Prerequisites:
SPD 231 and Sophomore standing. Credit 3.
SPD 367 CURRICULUM AND METHODS FOR
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH. Emphasis is placed on
the selection of assessment strategies, teaching methods,
lesson planning, use of technology, and the preparation of
instructional materials appropriate for students with special
needs. Taken concurrently with SPD 317. Field experiences
in PK-12 public schools required. Prerequisite: SPD 231. Credit
3.
SPD 377 LEARNING AND LEARNING DISABILITIES.
Disabilities in learning are examined with emphasis on history,
definition, causation, teaching methods, and inclusive practices.
Prerequisites: SPD 231 and Junior standing. Credit 3.
SPD 378 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND
PARENT INVOLVEMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION. This course addresses
a variety of instructional techniques that can be utilized
to change, maintain, increase, or decrease individual and
group behaviors. Proactive behavioral intervention techniques
from a variety of theoretical models will be examined. Behavioral
change strategies will emphasize functional assessment principles,
positive behavioral supports, and self-management. The basic
principles, tools, and techniques of communicating with parents
of children with disabilities and implementing parent education
programs will also be addressed. Prerequisites: SPD 231 and
Junior standing. Credit 3.
SPD 438 DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT OF
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH. An overview of formal
and informal assessment for special education is provided.
This course includes basic concepts of measurement, assessment
of academic achievement, screening tools, diagnostic testing,
individual and group intelligence tests, perceptual skills,
sensory acuity and adaptive behavior. Prerequisites: SPD 231,
331, and 377. Credit 3.
SPD 460 STUDY OF COGNITIVE AND LOW
INCIDENCE DISABILITIES. This course includes a study of
the causes and characteristics of low incidence disabilities,
instructional needs for all ages, life span issues, vocational,
and transition issues. Twenty (20) hours of field placement
required. Prerequisite: SPD 231. Credit 3.
SPD 474 INDIVIDUAL PROBLEMS IN SPECIAL
EDUCATION. Designed to permit individual students to study
specific areas of interest and need. Prerequisite: Approval
of Department Chair. Credit 3.
SPD 484 STUDENT TEACHING IN SPECIAL
EDUCATION. The student is assigned to student teach in
a special education classroom setting. Must be taken with
EED 491 and 492 or SED 496. Credit 3.
SPD 490 PRACTICUM IN TEACHING YOUNG
CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. This course provides opportunities
for students to demonstrate competencies by working with young
children with disabilities under the supervision of a qualified
teacher. This course provides experiences in designing individual
instructional plans, assistive technology, data collection,
and instructional adaptations. Field experiences in PK-12
public schools required. Prerequisite: SPD 231, 377. Admission
to educator preparation program required. Junior standing.
Credit 3.
*Subject to action by the Board of Regents, The Texas State
University System, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board.
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