Online Class: Special Education
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 Course Description This course is an examination of the psychological, physiological, social, and educational characteristics of individuals who are considered in need of special education services. The historical foundations, as well as the current trends in this field will be covered. The course, through reading of the literature and class discussion, seeks to provide the student with information which will allow identification and differentiation among groups of individuals with disabilities. Social and educational trends relative to exceptional individuals will also be presented. Learning Outcomes By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Introduction to Legislation
- The Referral Process and the IEP
- Introduction to Learning Disabilities
- Introduction to Behavioral Challenges
- Introduction to AD/HD
- Introduction to Mental Retardation
- Introduction to Autism
- Introduction to Physical and Health Impairments
- Introduction to Communication Disorders
- Introduction to Hearing Impairments
- Introduction to Visual Impairment, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: Introduction to LegislationLegislative Events | Lesson 2: The Referral Process and the IEPReferral and IEP | Lesson 3: Introduction to Learning DisabilitiesL.D. | Lesson 4: Introduction to Behavioral ChallengesBD/ED | Lesson 5: Introduction to AD/HDA.D.D. and A.D.H.D. | Lesson 6: Introduction to Mental RetardationMR | Lesson 7: Introduction to AutismASD | Lesson 8: Introduction to Physical and Health ImpairmentsPhysical and Health Impairments | Lesson 9: Introduction to Communication DisordersCommunication Disorders | Lesson 10: Introduction to Hearing ImpairmentsHearing Impairments | Lesson 11: Introduction to Visual ImpairmentsVisual Impairments |
Additional Information | Course Title | : | Special Education | | CEU Value | : | | | Standard | : | Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard | | Accreditation | : | | | Languages | : | English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries | | Course Number | : | 4586 | | Course Type | : | College Level | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : | Not Reviewed | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $30.00 (no CEU Certificate) | | | | | NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.
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