EDSP 202 DEVELOPMENT, EXCEPTIONALITY, AND LEARNING
Study of typical and atypical cognitive, language, physical, and social/emotional development; roles of general and special educators in educating all stu-dents; the special education process; collaborative approaches to team planning for inclusive school environments. Admission to Teacher Education or Physical Education Teacher Certification option or Music Education program required for enrollment. Prerequisite: EDUC 100. Fall, Spring, Summer.

EDSP 250 CONTEXT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
Historical perspectives, trends, impact of legislation, and school contexts on the evolving and changing field of special education; learning theory, styles, and differences - including language psychological processing; and underlying principles of curriculum accommodations and modifications. Prerequisite: EDSP 202 or EDSP 333.

EDSP 290 TOPICS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
1-4 credits
Study of a selected topic in special education. May be repeated as topics change. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Occasionally.

EDSP 298 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
An opportunity for a qualified student to explore work in an area of individual interest, selected and pursued in consultation with a faculty member. Con-sent is required from the instructor who will supervise the independent study. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.

EDSP 333 SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION ISSUES
2 credits
An examination of the roles and responsibilities of the secondary content teacher in the context of the special education process. Focus on inclusive teach-ing practices, social and academic supports, collaborative challenges, and current issues for teachers of individuals with disabilities. Corequisite or prerequisite: EDUC 331. Fall, Spring.

EDSP 350 CURRICULUM DESIGN FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Curriculum design, instructional approaches and practices, and informal assessment and progress monitoring for addressing individual needs in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics, plus strategies that support direct and differentiated instruction, adaptations and modifications, response to intervention, and access to general education. Prerequisite: EDSP 250. Fall, Spring.

EDSP 352 BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS
2 credits
Systematic assessment of student social, emotional, and behavioral competence; challenges; and needs as the basis for designing positive supports and interventions Prerequisite: EDSP 202, EDUC 311, or EDUC 321. Fall, Spring.

EDSP 354 ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
2 credits
Examination of the role of formal testing in a collaborative special education process; planning, interpreting, and applying assessment results for prereferral teaming, eligibility decisions, and IEP development. Prerequisite: EDSP 350 or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

EDSP 356 PRACTICUM AND METHODS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
8 credits
A course and field experience, where students engage in the range of assessment, planning, instruction, and teaming activities inherent in the role of the special educator. Prerequisite: EDSP 350, EDSP 352, and EDSP 354, or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

EDSP 405 STUDENT TEACHING
Full-time placement in educational setting(s) appropriate to special education certification. Supervised intensive field-based experience provides an oppor-tunity for the preservice professional to enhance competence of principles, attitudes, and techniques for effective assessment of student needs, planning differentiated instruction, teaching to accommodate the range of learners, and collaborating with colleagues and families. Graded Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Permission of Teacher Education. Fall, Spring.

EDSP 450 SPED STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR
Group study of the realities and challenges of serving in the role of the special educator, working with students who struggle academically, socially, and emotionally. Exploration of collaborative problem-solving and practices to support colleagues as they work to meet the needs of students, families, and other educators. Development of professional portfolios to showcase competence. Corequisite: Student teaching. Fall, Spring.

EDSP 490 ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS
1-4 credits
Study of a selected topic in special education at an advanced level. May be repeated as topics change. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Occasionally.

EDSP 495 SEMINAR
1-4 credits
Group study of the problems in educating exceptional children and the techniques and procedures by which comprehensive educational care can be pro-vided. Research related to the development of Special Education programs. Fall, Spring, Summer.

EDSP 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
Intensive study of an educational problem encountered in a school or community. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits. Fall, Spring, Summer.