SPE 135 - Emotional Impairment

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with concepts and materials related to the education of persons with emotional impairments. The major theories related to causes and treatment of emotional and behavior problems will be covered. Current best practices provide the foundation for studying strategies necessary for working with persons with emotional impairments.

Prerequisites: ECE 110 or EDUC 110. SPE 100 or EDUC 200.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Winter Only
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Course Competencies

Appraise the major causes of emotional impairments.
Summarize the major categories of emotional impairments.
Explain the major theories of child psychopathology.
Discriminate between emotional health and emotional impairment issues in students.
Summarize intervention techniques for persons with emotional impairments.
Outline treatment options for students with behavioral problems.
Prescribe appropriate materials to use with persons with emotional impairments.
Verify appropriate behavior management strategies in educational settings for students with emotional impairments.
Identify the Child Protection Law and Mandated Reporting of Suspected Abuse and Neglect.