Introduction to Special Education
Academic Level:
Undergraduate
Department:
Social Science
Subject:
Special Education
Prerequisites:
Complete ECE-201 or EDU-211.
Corequisites:
Take ENG-102 previously or concurrently.
Credits:
3
An introduction to the field of special education, the etiology, societal attitudes, federal and state laws, and responsibility of educators will be explored. Emphasis will be on the exceptional child as a learner by developing an understanding of the handicapping conditions and applying modifications to educational practices and environments. Current programs and services for educating exceptional children in the State of New Jersey will be discussed.
