Reviews research in the field, including current issues, trends, practices, and services. Designed to meet teacher certification requirements. Students will review critically recent developments in the field. Opportunity is afforded for independent readings and limited research reports. EDEX 581 Special Topics EDEX 599 Independent Study in Special Education 1-3 s.h.
Individual students develop research studies in consultation with a faculty member.
Departmental consent required. Considers state and federal policies governing special education program service delivery, as well as the legal rights of individuals with disabilities. EDEX 651 Vocational Preparation and Transition for Youth with Disabilities 3 s.h. Designed to develop competencies in the skills necessary to help students with disabilities make a successful transition from school to eventual employment. EDEX 652 Assessment of Persons with Disabilities 3 s.h.