EDUC 405 - Education of Individuals with Moderate/Severe Disabilities

(2 credits)

This courses focuses on major theoretical positions regarding etiology, definition, and identification of a diverse population. Educational approaches will be presented which emphasize methods to facilitate and implement an integrated functional, life-skills, and community-based curriculum in inclusive settings. Strategies regarding assessment, adaptations, accommodations, partial participation, teaming, co-teaching, transition, and utilizing paraprofessionals in the school, the community, and the work place will be provided. Prerequisites: EDUC 101, EDUC 210 and EDUC 212. Corequisite: 1-credit seminar/lab (EDUC 405 L) is required for education majors when registered for EDUC 405 for 2 credits. Fall. Students will be assigned 15 hours of clinical experience in an educational setting for students with moderate/ severe disabilities.