EDP-3013 Psych of High/Low Incidence Exceptional

This course is an introduction to Special Education. The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the history of special education and the laws that affect the educational process, as well as taking a look at the disabilities identified under IDEA. Characteristics and the etiology of these disabilities are discussed utilizing IDEA classifications, the DSM-IVR and the definitions of various professional organizations.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Complete EDP-2001 PSY-1026 or PSY-1027 with a minimum grade of B-.