INTRODUCTION TO REHABILITATION (3). Orientation to the profession including history, philosophy, federal legislation, contemporary issues, and national organizations.

INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH PATHOLOGY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (3). Emphasis on the role and function of speech pathologists with respect to best practices in the school setting.

ASSESSMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION (3) Pr., RSED 3010. Concepts and techniques for developmental screening, evaluation, and assessment for young children (ages 3-8) with developmental delays

ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (3) Selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized aptitude and educational tests used in the field of special education.

ASSESSMENT IN REHABILITATION (3) Selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of work sample systems and standardized tests of intelligence, aptitude, achievement, interest, and dexterity used in the field of rehabilitation.

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (3). Provides skills to manage the behavior of special education students including behavioral assessment, selection criteria for appropriate intervention strategies, and evaluation of intervention effectiveness.

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION IN REHABILITATION (3) Theoretical and practical aspects of written and oral communication with rehabilitation and other professionals, clients, and family members.

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT IN REHABILITATION (3) Historical, legislative, theoretical, research, and practical foundation of supported employment

INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES IN REHABILITATION (3) Explores the history, legislation, and philosophy of the independent living movement and its impact on the quality of life for people with significant disabilities.

ETHICAL PRACTICES IN REHABILITATION (3) Familiarizes the student with ethical dilemmas that are routinely faced by practitioners in human service occupations

DIRECTED INDEPENDENT STUDY (variable) Pr., Departmental approval. Content focus of study area will be translated into specific objectives with student learning guided by the instructor.

PRACTICUM (variable) Pr., Junior or above standing. Opportunity during career preparation to translate theory and research into practice in educational or community service delivery setting aligned with degree program option. (more)

INTERNSHIP (9) Pr., Senior standing. Comprehensive supervised on-the-job experience in a school, college or community-based setting serving individuals with disabilities.

SPECIAL TOPICS (variable). Pr., Departmental approval. Upper level students and professor(s) engage in critical thinking regarding selected concepts, theories, research and issues germane to the field of disabilities. (*Distance Education)

ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE

ADVANCED STUDY OF EXCEPTIONALITY (3) This course is an advanced study of exceptionality with emphasis on the educational implications of disability and current issues in special education and rehabilitation.(*Distance Education)

MEDICAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITY (3) Medical terminology, basic body systems, common malfunctions, therapeutic services, restorative techniques, and disability evaluation for different disability groups and the vocational implications of each. (*Distance Education)

PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITY (3) Theoretical constructs and practical issues for various types of physical, mental, psychiatric, and social disabilities with implications for personal, vocational, social, and community adjustment. (*Distance Education)

RSED 5030 RSED 6030
RSED 6036*

MENTAL RETARDATION (3) Historical perspective, theoretical concepts, etiology, diagnosis, definition, and classification of individuals with mental retardation. Educational and rehabilitative approaches and contemporary issues are emphasized. (*Distance Education)

LEARNING DISABILITIES (3) Historical perspective, theoretical concepts, etiology, diagnosis, definition, and classification of individuals with learning disabilities. Educational and rehabilitative approaches and contemporary issues are emphasized. (*Distance Education)

BEHAVIOR DISORDERS (3) Historical perspective, theoretical concepts, etiology, diagnosis, definition, and classification of individuals with behavior disorders. Educational and rehabilitative approaches and contemporary issues are emphasized. (*Distance Education)

SEVERE DISABILITIES (3) Historical perspective, theoretical concepts, etiology, diagnosis, definition, and classification of individuals with severe levels of disability. Educational and rehabilitative approaches and contemporary issues are emphasized (*Distance Education)

Mild Disabilities (3) This course presents the major concepts and issues related to mild disabilities. A variety of topics, will be covered, ranging from the historical developments in the field to proposed teaching procedures for students that include the emphasis on inclusion strategies. In-depth analysis of selected topics will be accomplished with student presentations and assignments.(*Distance Education)

INFANTS/TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES (3) Pr., Departmental approval. Historical, legislative, and philosophical basis of early intervention for young children birth through age two with special needs and their families. (*Distance Education)

CURRICULUM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION (3) Pr., RSED 3100. Procedures for developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized educational programs in natural settings. (*Distance Education)

CURRICULUM IN ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION (3) Pr., RSED 3010. Functional/developmental approach to the selection, development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum activities for the collaborative instruction of elementary children with disabilities. (*Distance Education)

CURRICULUM IN SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION (3) Pr., RSED 3010. Functional/developmental approach to the selection, development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum materials for the collaborative instruction of secondary students with disabilities. (*Distance Education)

RSED 5140 RSED 6140
RSED 6146*

CURRICULUM IN SEVERE DISABILITIES (3) Understanding of a functional/developmental approach to the selection, development, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate curriculum activities for the instruction of students who have severe or profound disabilities behavior disorders, learning disabilities, mental retardation, and multiple disabilities (physical, sensory, communication, cognitive and behavioral) with concomitant disabilities; emphasis on grades N-12 with extensive exploration of various curricular theories focusing on individual and group approaches. (*Distance Education)

TEACHING METHODS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (3) Instructional strategies in reading and math for students who have learning and behavior problems. (*Distance Education)

COLLABORATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (3) Collaborative teaching, consultation, and teaming as a critical best practice in serving students with disabilities. (*Distance Education)

TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO COMMUNITY (3) History, philosophy, models, and definitions of transition with emphasis on best practices, programs, and services. (*Distance Education)

VOCATIONAL EVALUATION IN REHABILITATION (3) Vocational evaluation and work adjustment techniques and strategies used within the rehabilitation process.

OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION (3) Pr.,RSED 6200. Identification, location, and use of data resources for job accommodation and modification strategies, labor market surveys, and job placement of persons with disabilities (*Distance Education)

CAREER & PLACEMENT SERVICES IN REHABILITATION (3) Theories, strategies, and techniques for job development, accommodation, modification, and placement of people with disabilities with application skills needed to facilitate employment. (*Distance Education)

REHABILITATION ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (3) Provides basic computer literacy, develops student capacities to utilize commercially available software, and familiarizes student with assistive technology for use by persons with disabilities. (*Distance Education)

GRADUATE COURSES

REHABILITATION PROFESSIONS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES (3) Comprehensive examination of the evolution, nature, and contemporary status of state-federal vocational rehabilitation system including roles of the professionals within this system (*Distance Education)

ADVANCED ASSESSMENT IN EARLY INTERVENTION (3) RSED 3100; RSED 4010. Standardized, norm-referenced procedures, curriculum, criterion assessments, play techniques; and naturalistic strategies for special-needs children birth to 3-years and their families. (*Distance Education)

ADVANCED ASSESSMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION(3) Pr., RSED 3100, RSED 4010. Advanced concepts and techniques for developmental screening and assessment for young children (ages 3-8) with developmental delays. (*Distance Education)