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Master of Arts with a Major in Teaching: Special Education - General Curriculum
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Course Descriptions
READ 6030 Teaching Children to Read 3 cr.
An introduction to methods of teaching children to read with an emphasis on balanced reading instruction. Major topics include building a literacy foundation, phonic and contextual analysis, comprehension instruction, and guided reading instruction.
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 (IEP) development and program planning that incorporates student access to the general education curriculum are components of this course.
SEGC 5140 Collaborative Roles in Education 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.
SEGC 5610 Language/Learning Disabilities 3 cr.
The study of the foundation and sequence of language and communication development, characteristics of language and communication disorders and differences, and selected intervention strategies for improving that language and communication skills of PK-12 students.
SEGC 6000 Integration of Instruction and Management 3 cr.
Identification and implementation of management and instructional strategies that have demonstrated effectiveness. Through applied projects focused on K-12 student learning, students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate intervention efficacy.
SEGC 6020 Integrated Instruction: Assessment & Learning 3 cr.
Formal assessment, processes and classroom assessments unique to evaluating the developmental level and potential achievement of children with exceptionalities. Emphasis is on the use of these tools in planning and selecting curricular programs and activities.
SEGC 6030 Integrated Instruction: Evidence Based Methods 3 cr.
Research-based instructional strategies for enhancing the ability of students with mild disabilities to acquire, retain, and demonstrate academic and social competence across academic and social content areas as addressed in the general school curriculum.
SEGC 6040 Tech Support Planning for Youth with Disabilities 3 cr.
An introduction to computers, related hardware, and software as they relate to the individualized education program and needs of individuals who require intermittent or limited supports. The course emphasizes classroom applications and technology in support of the needs of students with disabilities.
SEGC 6100 Reading & Applying Research in Special Education 3 cr.
Study and application of fundamental characteristics of quality research across a number of methodologies in special education. Emphasis is placed students’ development of an evidence-based research proposal to be implemented in the capstone course (SEGC 6110) that has the potential to impact programs or practices that affect students.
SEGC 6110 Capstone Course in General Curriculumbn 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 students.
VSU SEGC General Curriculum: 10/10/07