SPED Courses

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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 Learners

An 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 Children

Identification, assessment, and needs of children with learning disabiliites.

Credits: 3

Course Link:EPSE 316 | Learning Disabilities

The 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 Classroom

An 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 Perspective

A 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 Education

Planning elementary and secondary level programs for highly able learners.

Credits: 3

Course Link:EPSE 408 | Educational Programming for Highly Able Learners

Theories 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 Difficulties

Methods 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 Disabilities

Interpretation 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 Instruction

Introduction 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)

Course Link:EPSE 502 | Cognition, Language and Literacy Processes in Education

Pre-reqs: EPSE 449.

Credits: 3

Course Link:EPSE 549 | Seminar in Autism

Applications of Behaviour Analysis.

Credits: 3

Course Link:EPSE 572 | Applications of Behaviour Analysis

Fostering Self-Regulated Learning.

Credits: 3

Course Link:EPSE 583 | Fostering Self-Regulated Learning

Historical 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

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.

HDLC

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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: W1

EPSE 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: Ongoing