EDU 573 - Education of Children with Special Needs, 3 credit hours

Notes: Required of all Mild/Moderate Educational Needs candidates.

Prerequisite/Corequisite: Prerequisite: May be taken concurrently with EDU 574

This is a survey course designed to introduce the candidates to characteristics of learners with special learning, physical, and emotional needs. Public laws, court cases, teaching and accommodations strategies will be explored as they relate to trends in reaching students having disabilities, gifts and talents, and diverse cultural needs both in special education and in inclusive K–12 settings.

(15 hours of field experience required)