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Identification and appraisal of developmental and educational needs of highly able learners.
Credits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 303 | Teaching Highly Able LearnersAn examination of all groups of exceptional children in terms of definition, incidence, characteristics, diagnosis and treatment. Prerequisite to most other courses in Special Education. Can be taken concurrently with several other introductory courses in Special Education.
Credits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 312 | Introduction to the Study of Exceptional ChildrenIdentification, assessment, and needs of children with learning disabiliites.
Credits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 316 | Learning DisabilitiesThe teacher’s role in dealing with major developmental and special educational issues and problems within the regular classroom program, including working with supportive services, parents, and communities. Designated sections will focus on early childhood, middle childhood or adolescence. Pre-reqs: One of EPSE 306, EPSE 313. Co-reqs: One of EPSE 306, EPSE 313.
Credits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 317 | Development and Exceptionality in the Regular ClassroomCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 320 | Classroom Inclusion of Students who are Blind and Visually ImpairedAn examination of the range of educational methodologies and teaching procedures and a discussion of their implications for the establishment of programs useful in working with exceptional children. The course comprises a practical examination and a detailed comparison of the major special educational methodologies.
Credits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 344 | Programming in Special Education: Developing PerspectiveCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 348 | Family-Centred Practice for Children with Special NeedsA study of innovative practices, ideas, and theories in special education. The specific topics may change yearly to reflect changing priorities and interests in special education, and the specific interest and competencies of visiting and regular faculty.
Credits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 390A | Special Topics in Special EducationCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 403 | Education of Students with Developmental Disabilities in Inclusive SettingsPlanning elementary and secondary level programs for highly able learners.
Credits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 408 | Educational Programming for Highly Able LearnersTheories of learning and instruction; principles and practices of diagnosis and assessment as these relate to students with relevant special needs.
Credits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 421 | Assessment of Learning DifficultiesMethods and programs for learning disabilities are reviewed. Practical experience in the development and execution of a remedial program is required. Pre-reqs: EPSE 316.
Credits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 431 | Programming for Children with Specific Learning DisabilitiesCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 432 | Classroom ManagementCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 433 | Assessment and Positive Behavioural Support in School and Community SettingsCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 436 | Survey of Behaviour Disorders in Children and AdolescentsCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 437 | Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Behaviour DisordersCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 449 | Education of Students with AutismInterpretation of informal and standardized test scores in educational diagnosis; estimates of actual and optimum levels of individual achievement; individual differences as factors affecting performance; methods of encouraging the optimum achievement of individuals; methods and practice materials for remedial teaching.
Credits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 461B | Educational Diagnosis and Remedial InstructionIntroduction to social and psychological research on language and literacy development, including reading and writing, individual differences, cross-cultural trends, atypical development, and language changes that result from aging.
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2. Learning Disabilities MA Additional Content Requirements (choose 3 credits)
Credits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 512 | Critical Issues in Special EducationCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 516 | Seminar in the Development and Education of Highly Able and Creative LearnersCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 517 | Amplification and Acoustic EnviornmentsCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 518 | Speech Development in Deaf and Hard of Hearing StudentsCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 519 | Development of English Language Skills of Deaf and Hard of Hearing StudentsCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 520 | Curriculum Adaptation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing StudentsCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 521 | Psychosocial Aspects of Hearing LossCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 522 | Designing English Language ProgramsCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 525 | Sign Language StudiesCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 526 | Seminar in Specific Learning DisabilitiesCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 537 | Programming in Orientation and MobilityCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 538 | Seminar in Orientation and MobilityCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 540 | Seminar in Low VisionCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 541 | Braille Reading and WritingCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 544 | Literacy Instruction for Students who are Visually ImpairedCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 545 | Teaching the Expanded Core Curriculum to Students with Visual ImpairmentsCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 546 | Assistive Technology for Teachers of Students with Visual ImpairmentsApplications of Behaviour Analysis.
Credits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 572 | Applications of Behaviour AnalysisCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 574 | Principles of Applied Behaviour AnalysisCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 575 | Seminar in Instructional Methods for Persons with Significant Learning ChallengesCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 576 | Assessment and Positive Behaviour Support in School and Community SettingsCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 577 | Seminar in Assessment and Positive Behaviour SupportCredits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 578 | Ethics for Behaviour AnalystsSupervision and Management for Behaviour Analysts.
Credits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 579 | Supervision and Management for Behaviour AnalystsFostering Self-Regulated Learning.
Credits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 583 | Fostering Self-Regulated LearningHistorical and methodological foundations of contemporary studies on motivation. An interdisciplinary review, including how models of motivation differentially impact approaches to pedagogy, curriculum, and other aspects of learning in and beyond schools and communities of practice.
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2. Learning Disabilities MA Additional Content Requirements (choose 3 credits):
Credits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 584 | Motivation in Education – PS: W2 odd years (2025-26)Examines theoretical foundations and current research on the promotion and evaluation of social and emotional development and learning in schools and community settings, including cooperation, group interaction, moral education, and classrooms as social systems.
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2. Learning Disabilities MA Additional Content Requirements (choose 3 credits)
Credits: 3
Course Link:EPSE 585 | Social and Emotional Development in Education – PS: W1EPSE 598 Field Experiences Advanced Masters Practicum in School and Applied Child Psychology. This practicum is for master’s students in School and Applied Child Psychology taking additional advanced practicum beyond the core masters practicum experiences.
Prerequisite: Admission to the School Psychology MA or MEd Program
Course Link:EPSE 598 | Field Experiences – PS: OngoingCredits: 6
Course Link:EPSE 599A | Master’s Thesis – PS: Ongoing