SPE 100 - Children with Special Needs

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the topic of children/students with special needs. Included is the exploration of cognitive impairments, emotional impairments, learning impairments, visual and hearing impairments, orthopedic and/or other health impairments, giftedness and instructional strategies for these special needs. Students will complete three observations of children with special needs. Michigan Central Registry Clearance by the Michigan Department of Human Services may be required for this course. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: ECE 110 if not taken previously or EDUC 110 if not taken previously.
Recommended: Individuals who hold a current or prior teaching certificate or are enrolled in the Education Transfer Program may be eligible to substitute PSYCH 249 or waive the corequisite. Discuss options with the department.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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