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School of Teaching & Learning
Elementary & Early Childhood Education
BS Degree in Early Childhood Education {22-23}
BA Degree in Early Childhood Education Non-Licensure {22-23}
BS Degree in Elementary Inclusive Education {22-23}
Minor in Educational Studies {22-23}
Minor in Special Education {22-23}
Special Education Optional Licensure {22-23}

BS Degree in Elementary Inclusive Education {22-23} - Legal/Social Foundations of Special Education

Course Code

SPED 480

Credits

Title

Legal/Social Foundations of Special Education

Prerequisite

SPED 225

Course Outline

Writing Intensive

Yes

Description

This course overviews the educational, sociological, legal, and historical frameworks of special education services within the context of public school systems. It includes research on the efficacy of special education; national and state reform and renewal efforts in general and environment professional preparation, litigation and legislation, and best practices in curriculum for all learners. Issues related to families in a changing educational system are also addressed. Prerequisite substitutions require instructor consent.