2024-2025 Catalog

EDUC 270 Education/Exceptional Child

An introduction to the study of the identification of, teaching methods for, and programs for individuals with exceptionalities at home, school, and community. The course focuses on characteristics in the following areas of exceptionalities: learning disabilities; attention deficit disorder; autism spectrum disorders; intellectual and developmental disabilities; emotional and behavior disorders; communication, language and speech disorders; special gifts and talents; deaf or hard of hearing; visual impairments; and physical disabilities, health impairments, and multiple disabilities. Baccalaureate course. Criminal background check may be required (6 hours observation required).

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Place into ENGL 101