Online Course: Special Education - Certificate and CEUs
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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.

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Legislation

Legislative Events

Lesson 2: The Referral Process and the IEP

Referral and IEP

Lesson 3: Introduction to Learning Disabilities

L.D.

Lesson 4: Introduction to Behavioral Challenges

BD/ED

Lesson 5: Introduction to AD/HD

A.D.D. and A.D.H.D.

Lesson 6: Introduction to Mental Retardation

MR

Lesson 7: Introduction to Autism

ASD

Lesson 8: Introduction to Physical and Health Impairments

Physical and Health Impairments

Lesson 9: Introduction to Communication Disorders

Communication Disorders

Lesson 10: Introduction to Hearing Impairments

Hearing Impairments

Lesson 11: Introduction to Visual Impairments

Visual Impairments

Optional Certificates Awarded

  1. Certificate of Class Participation
  2. Certificate of Academic Excellence
In addition to the standard Certificate of Course Completion, Merit Awards may be issued by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student achievement. Merit awards also incur an additional $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official Merit Awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).
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Course Title : Special Education
CEU Value :

1.0 (Continuing Education Units)

Course Number : 4586
Course Type : College Level
Course URL :

http://autism1.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Excellent Course! 4 Star Rating
Instructor :

Deirdre Mithaug

Syllabus :

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Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $30

   

with CEUs & Certificate: $0

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, or educational requirements.

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