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Master of Arts with a Major in Teaching: Special Education - Adapted Curriculum
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Course Descriptions
SEAC 5030 Single Subject Research in Special Education 3 cr.
Application of single subject research methodology in classroom settings with students who have disabilities. Focus is on acquisition of skills necessary to allow a functional relationship to be established between teaching practices and changes in student behavior.
SEAC 5050 Assistive Technology 3 cr.
A study of various applications of technology for young children with disabilities that support inclusive services. Topics to be addressed include assistive technology assessment of young children with disabilities, selection and use of a variety of forms of assistive technology, and methods of securing funding for assistive technology.
SEAC 5140 Collaborative Roles in Education and Community Settings 3 cr.
A critical analysis of issues, research, implementation approaches, and recommended practices for employing collaborative models to support learning. Evaluation and accessing community resources, and developing and maintaining interdisciplinary and interagency partnerships will be studied. The course will focus on transition and collaboration with related service providers as critical components of programs for students with low incidence disabilities.
SEAC 5190 Physical & Health Management of Students with Disabilities 3 cr.
A study of physical and health management procedures necessary for individuals with disabilities. Course content addresses knowledge of roles and responsibilities of the educational team in meeting the physical and health needs of individuals with disabilities. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the role of the teacher in meeting the needs of children with physical and health management needs as well as working with other professionals (e.g., nurses, physical therapists) in assuring that those needs are met.
SEAC 5500 Characteristics of Students with Severe Disabilities 3 cr.
A study of current and future historical, philosophical, social, legal, medical, and educational perspectives of students with low incidence disabilities. The identification, classification and unique characteristics of these individuals is included in the course content.
SEAC 5510 Curriculum for Students with Low Incidence Disabilities 3 cr.
Curriculum approaches and strategies to design, implement, and monitor functional and age-appropriate programs for children and youth with low incidence disabilities in both school and community-based settings.
SEAC 5520 Assessment for Students with Low Incidence Disabilities 3 cr.
Coursework and field experience in assessment techniques for students with low incidence disabilities. Required activities include exposure to and experience with informal assessment procedures across curriculum areas to generate IEP objectives, measurement strategies, and methods for monitoring progress. Requires a minimum of 40 contact hours.
SEAC 5530 Systematic Instruction 3 cr.
Strategies and methods to facilitate the acquisition, generalization, and maintenance of skills for children and youth with low incidence disabilities in both school and community-based settings. This course will focus on evidence based methods of systematic instruction.
SEAC 5540 Positive Behavior Support 3 cr.
A study of the principles and application of positive behavioral support strategies for managing challenging behaviors of individuals with low incidence disabilities. Course content focuses on the development of behavioral support strategies derived from functional assessments.
SEAC 5550 Communication Strategies for Students with Severe Disabilities 3 cr.
Strategies and methods to facilitate acquisition, generalization, and maintenance of functional language and communication skills for children and youth with severe disabilities in both school and community-based settings. Course content includes methods for identifying and implementing augmentative and alternative communication systems.
SEAC 6010 Integrated Instruction IEP 3 cr.
The theoretical and practical basis of curriculum design for individuals with disabilities throughout the life cycle. Individualized Education Plan development and program planning that incorporates student access to the general education curriculum are components of this course.
SEAC 6110 Capstone Project in Adapted Curriculum 3 cr.
Culminating course. Students will implement a project that demonstrates their ability to apply evidence-based research to impact programs or practices that affect k-12 student learning.