SPED 3150 - Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education

This course will introduce information about children with special needs from ages birth through eight. Content will include laws specific to the education of young children with disabilities, discussion of early developmental milestones, the impact of early development on later functioning, the role of the family in early intervention, and recommended practices for assessment of and intervention with young children with disabilities.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Department approval.

Credits: 1 hour

Restrictions: Restricted to majors in Special Education: Mentally Impaired, Special Education: Learning Disabilities, and Special Education: Emotionally Impaired.