EDEX 2484 - Introduction to Special Education

Credits: 3
This course is designed to meet the needs of education majors for a required course in Special Education. Broad areas to be addressed include major trends and issues in special education, the unique educational and life needs of children with disabilities, and the roles of general and special class teachers, family, and the community in serving these children. Students will also focus on collaboration with other professionals and inclusion of students with disabilities in the general classroom as a basis for providing for student classroom success by implementing interventions and adaptations.

Prerequisite: EDCI 1000 or other introductory education course