2015-2016 Catalog 
    
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2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDUC 240 - Students with Disabilities in Schools

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-0-3
A survey course that presents the historical, philosophical and legal foundations of special education, as well as an overview of the characteristics of individuals with disabilities, the programs that serve them under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and the diversity of the population of individuals with disabilities. Fifteen to 30 hours of classroom observation and community service are required. Students must obtain a criminal fingerprint background check upon enrolling in this course.Prerequisite: PSYC 210 , which may be taken concurrently, and COMPASS placement into ENG 101  or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following: ENG 021  and ENG 099  or the EAP course sequence ENG 079  and ENG 089 , or ENG 096