SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPE)




SPE 5040. Teacher as Researcher/(3).F;S.
This course provides an opportunity for
practitioners to explore, using systematic
observations and reflection, an area of interest
in their professional practice. Teachers will
research and solve specific problems in
educational settings. The ultimate goal is that
the inquiry conducted by the student should lead
to an improvement in practice and to an increased
understanding of the issues, both theoretical and
practical, that arise in the course of conducting
research. (Same as CI/FDN/RE 5040.)




SPE 5045. Advanced Topics in Diversity/(3).F.
A framework of theories on diversity and
multicultural issues is constructed in this
course. From these theories, practical
applications will be derived. Research focusing on
creating productive and equitable learning
environments, on best practices collaboration, and
on instructional accommodations and modifications
will be examined. (Same as CI 5045.)




SPE 5100. Field Training in the Teaching-Family
Model/(3).On Demand.
A field oriented course involving supervised
implementation of the Teaching-Family Model 
treatment approach. Evaluations by both 
consumers and professionals in the field will 
be utilized as part of the training sequence.




SPE 5101. Advanced Field Training in the
Teaching-Family Model/(3).On Demand.
This field oriented course is offered for those
successfully completing the prerequisite field
training course. The course is aimed at helping
the student refine and modify his/her use of the
Teaching-Family Model Treatment program.
Prerequisite: 5100.




SPE 5111. Advanced Developmental Assessment and
Program Evaluation for Children/(3).F.
This course is designed to provide students with
skills and knowledge in assessing the development
of children, and the interests, concerns, and
priorities of families. Students will collect data
for the purpose of monitoring children's progress,
family outcomes, and program effectiveness. (Same
as CI/FCS 5111.)




SPE 5112. Advanced Developmental Curriculum and
Instruction for Young Children/(3).S.
This course is designed to provide students with
advanced skills and knowledge in application of a
research base to design, adapt and evaluate
curriculum and environments suitable for the
integration of infants, toddlers, preschool and
kindergarten children of various developmental
levels and abilities in inclusive settings. (Same
as CI/FCS 5112.)




SPE 5113. Seminar: Issues in Birth through
Kindergarten Education/(3).F.
This seminar is designed to build leadership
skills to enable the student to consult and
collaborate with other professionals. It will
permit the development of depth and breadth in
professional growth as well, and provide the
foundation for life-long learning for the
advancement of knowledge in the field of early
childhood education and early intervention. (Same
as CI/FCS 5113.)




SPE 5200. Teaching Communication and Problem Solving
Strategies Within the Teaching-Family Model/(3).On
Demand.
Basic counseling strategies and problem-solving
skills especially related to the Teaching-Family
Model will be offered. Emphasis will be placed on
working with emotionally disturbed and delinquent
youths and their families in the context of
residential treatment.




SPE 5400. Advanced Readings in Organization and
Administration of Community-Based Treatment
Programs/(3).On Demand.
To expand the student's knowledge of the 
organization and administration of community based
programs. Emphasis will be placed on the process
of organizing, administering, and implementing
treatment programs for troubled youths.




SPE 5500. Independent Study/(1-4).On Demand.




SPE 5530-5549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.




SPE 5562. Methods for Educating the Severely Han-
dicapped/(3).On Demand. 
Principles and procedures used to program 
instruction for the severely handicapped are 
presented and evaluated as to their effectiveness. 
Students are required to design and implement an 
instructional program with a severely handicapped 
person. To be taken concurrently with 5564.




SPE 5564. Curriculum for the Severely Handicapped/
(3).On Demand.
The selection of instructional programs
appropriate for use with the severely handicapped
is emphasized. The student identifies strengths
and weaknesses of educational programs and makes
recommendations for their use with severely
handicapped persons. To be taken concurrently with
5562.




SPE 5570. Consultation and Advocacy for Exceptional
Children: Mental Retardation, Learning
Disabilities, and Emotional Disturbance/(3).F;S.
The role of the teacher as an advocate and change
agent for mentally retarded, learning disabled,
and emotionally disturbed children in the home,
school, and community. (Dual-listed with SPE 4570.)




SPE 5584. Leadership and Professional
Development/(3).F.
This course examines current research and
literature on leadership in schools, educational
reform initiatives, litigation, fiscal policies,
and grant proposal writing.  The culture of
schools is explored through topics such as model
programs, collaborative leadership, advocacy, and
cultural diversity.




SPE 5592. Advanced Medical Aspects of
Disability/(3).On Demand.
What constitutes severe disability, its effect on
the individual and multidisciplinary approaches to
amelioration. Disabilities will include epilepsy,
spinal cord and brain injuries, degenerative
diseases, and their sequelae.




SPE 5595. Individual Differences/(3).F;S.
This course will provide an overview of the field
of special education with emphasis on mental
retardation, learning disabilities, and emotional
disabilities. (Dual-listed with SPE 4595.)




SPE 5600. Seminar in Special Education/(3).On
Demand.
This course explores the current research in
issues and controversies in the field of special
education.




SPE 5601. Classroom Management and Intervention
Strategies: Mental Retardation, Learning
Disabilities, and Emotional Disturbance/(2).F;S.
A study of classroom management techniques and
intervention strategies with mentally retarded,
learning disabled, and emotionally disturbed
children. (Dual-listed with SPE 4601.)




SPE 5610. Advanced Studies in Classroom
Management/(3).On Demand.
This course is an exploration of the literature
and practices that are concerned with managing a
classroom so that effective teaching can occur. 
This course discusses the theories developed for
classroom control, then translates these theories
into practical intervention techniques, both for
individual students and classroom groups.




SPE 5620. Managing Curriculum for Mentally Retarded
Students in Special and Regular Settings/(3).On
Demand.
The in-depth study of curriculum design and
management for mildly and moderately mentally
retarded students in special and regular classroom
settings, from preschool through secondary levels.




SPE 5626. Advanced Studies in Mental
Retardation/(3).S.
This course is designed to identify, review and
analyze current research and literature related to
the study of mental retardation.  This course
provides in-depth study in assessment, curriculum,
and the planning, implementation, and evaluation
of instruction for students with mental
retardation.




SPE 5630. Collaboration and Curriculum/(3).S.
This course addresses topics in the area of
curriculum and collaboration by exploring the
current research and best practices for teachers
of students with mild disabilities.  This course
includes a case study based on experiences in the
field.




SPE 5636. Advanced Studies in Learning
Disabilities/(3).F.
This course is designed to identify, review and
analyze current research and literature related to
the study of learning disabilities.  This course
provides in-depth study in assessment, curriculum,
and the planning, implementation, and evaluation
of instruction for students with learning
disabilities.




SPE 5640. Longitudinal Planning: Transition to
Adulthood and Secondary Special Education/(3).F.
In this course, current research and literature
related to secondary special education and
transition issues are identified, reviewed and
analyzed. Longitudinal planning is explored
through topics including drop-out prevention,
career development theory, person-centered
transition planning, assessment, and best
practices.




SPE 5646. Advanced Studies in Emotional
and Behavioral Disorders/(3).S.
An advanced course designed to examine critically
educational literature concerning teaching
students with emotional and behavioral disorders. 
Relationships between theory, philosophy, research
findings, and current practice are analyzed.




SPE 5648. Psychoeducational Approaches in the Study of
Emotional Disturbance/(3).On Demand.
An investigation of psychoeducational explanations
of behavior and the ways these explanations find
expression in interventions with children.
Emphasis placed on operational models and
techniques to be utilized in a variety of settings
with emotionally disturbed children.




SPE 5700. Introduction to the Teaching-Family
Model/(3).On Demand.
An introduction to the philosophy and
implementation of the Teaching-Family Model
treatment approach. Emphasis will be placed on
meeting the needs and remediating problems of
emotionally disturbed and delinquent youth.
(Dual-listed with SPE 4700.)




SPE 5705. Methods and Curriculum in Learning
Disabilities/(3).F;S.
This course addresses state-of-the-art techniques
and methods used in the implementation of
curriculum programs for learning disabled
students. (Dual-listed with SPE 4705.)




SPE 5900. Internship/(6).F;S.
This course offers graduate students the
opportunity to design, implement, and evaluate a
research project with individuals with special
needs.  Graded on an S/U basis only.  Prerequisite:
Application and permission of advisor.




SPE 5989. Graduate Research/(1-9).F;S.
This course is designed to provide access to
University facilities for continuing graduate
research at the master's and specialist's levels. 
It is graded on an S/U basis and does not count
toward a degree.




SPE 5999. Thesis/(1-4).F;S.
Graded on an S/U basis.


          
SPE 7120. Issues and Trends in Special Education/(3).
On Demand.
The examination of issues and trends in special
education, with emphasis on categories and
classifications; medical, psychological,
technological, and socio-cultural factors; and,
promising research and practices.




SPE 7121. Organizational Design and Implementation of
Special Education Programs/(3).On Demand.
The critical study of the design and
implementation of public school special education
programs, with emphasis on present and emerging
program models, instructional leadership,
legislation, and professionalism.




SPE 7989. Doctoral Research/(1-9).F;S.
This course is designed to provide access to
University facilities for continuing doctoral
research.  It is graded on an S/U basis and does
not count toward a degree.