Early Childhood Special Education: An Introduction
EDU-285-302W
Onondaga Community College
- Semester
- Spring 2025
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- Start Date
- 01-27-2025
- Total Credits
- 3
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This course provides an introduction to special education in early childhood and the early primary grades. The legal foundation of special education, public laws, the New York State Special Education process and contemporary models and issues in the field of special education will be examined. Students will explore the causes, characteristics and educational implications of disabilities. The course will also focus on selecting/modifying appropriate teaching strategies in inclusive early childhood environments and in early primary classrooms. Strategies for working effectively with families and early childhood special education professionals in the context of early childhood programs will also be examined. Exploration of personal competencies and ethical issues in special education will be explored. A field component is required.
Prerequisites:
EDU 182, PSY 204, or permission of instructor.
Course Area: Education
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 01-27-2025 - 05-10-2025
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