May 17, 2024  
2018-2019 Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Graduate Courses


A list of graduate courses in alphabetical order.

 
  
  • REHB 627 - Medical Aspects of Disability


    Examination of medical classifications, medical terminology, etiology, functional capacity, prognosis, and effects of disabilities on individuals. Analysis of diagnostic systems and medical interventions to provide the rehabilitation counseling professional with skills to determine eligibility, interpret case-related medical reports, consult with medical professionals, and make case-related decisions.

    Credits: 3
  
  • REHB 628 - Psychosocial Aspects of Disability


    The impacts of illness and disability on the developmental, educational, personal, familial, social, and vocational aspects of life. Emphasis on identifying the functional limitations associated with medical conditions and environmental factors.

    Credits: 3
  
  • REHB 660 - Foundations of Vocational Rehabilitation


    An introduction to vocational rehabilitation counseling, including philosophical foundations, historical development, organization, professional roles and responsibilities, and current issues.

    Credits: 3
  
  • REHB 662 - Vocational Analysis and Job Placement


    Study of basic theory, methods, and techniques for obtaining and maintaining employment of vocational rehabilitation clients. Emphasis on job readiness, job development, vocational analysis, and job accommodation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to MS in Rehabilitation Counseling program or consent of school. 

    Credits: 3
  
  • REHB 682 - Theories and Techniques of Counseling People with Disabilities


    Overview and application of the major counseling theories in rehabilitation counseling practice. Emphasis on personal, family, group, educational, and vocational rehabilitation counseling.

    Credits: 3
  
  • REHB 683 - Psychological and Vocational Assessment with Rehabilitation Populations


    Application of basic principles of standardized testing and evaluation to serving rehabilitation agency clients. Focus on issues related to assessment of persons with all disabilities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to MS in Rehabilitation Counseling program or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • REHB 686 - Pre-Practicum: Rehabilitation Counseling


    Observation, discussion, and practice of clinical procedures employed in rehabilitation counseling with persons with disabilities. All students involved in an on-campus practicum must enroll in this course. May be repeated, with faculty adviser consent, to a maximum of 8 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the rehabilitation counseling graduate program or consent of school.

    Credits: 1-4
  
  • REHB 690 - Practicum: Rehabilitation Counseling


    Supervised practicum in rehabilitation counseling in external settings that include vocational rehabilitation programs and related agencies serving persons with disabilities. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the rehabilitation counseling graduate program and REHB 686; or consent of school.

    Credits: 1-4
  
  • REHB 694 - Internship: Rehabilitation Counseling


    Clinical experience in a rehabilitation or related facility; student performs the functions of a counselor with persons with disabilities under the direct supervision of both faculty and qualified staff at the placement site. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to rehabilitation counseling graduate program and REHB 690; or consent of school.

    Credits: 1-12
  
  • REHB 777 - Seminar: Rehabilitation Counseling


    Selected topics on the provision of rehabilitative services to persons with disabilities. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours, but only 9 semester hours may be applied to the master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SEAS 590 - Advanced Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies


    Topics from sciences, social sciences, and/or humanities treated from an interdisciplinary perspective. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SEAS 625 - Southeast Asia: A Multidisciplinary Perspective


    Interdisciplinary introduction to the varied nations and cultures of Southeast Asia at the advanced level. Taking a “great books” approach, the course reviews classics in the field by setting them in contrast to recent important books that extend or challenge these classic approaches. Covers history, politics, anthropology, gender concepts, religion and art.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SEAS 690 - Workshop in Teaching Southeast Asian Studies


    Designed for those who want to introduce knowledge about Southeast Asia into the classroom. Includes production of lesson plans and teaching modules for K-12 teachers. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours as topic varies.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SEAS 691 - Seminar in Southeast Asian Studies


    May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours as topic varies.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SEEC 500 - Analysis of Instruction in Early Childhood Education


    Study of learning continuity in early years with an emphasis on historical analysis and a review of current developmentally appropriate practices in programs for children under six. Includes 10 hours of clinical practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SEEC 501 - Improvement of Instruction in Early Childhood Education


    Investigation and analysis of common problems in teaching and supervision of early childhood programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SEEC 504 - Developmentally Appropriate Practice in the Primary Classroom


    Existing and emerging theory and practice with focus on direct, active involvement of each child in developing the educational environment, outcomes, and formative assessment. Examination of procedures for planning, organizing, implementing, and assessing learning, curriculum, and materials for children in developmentally appropriate primary grade classrooms. Includes six hours of clinical practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SEEC 510 - Preschool Movement in the United States


    Study of the development of the American preschool movement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SEEC 511 - Comparative/International Early Childhood Education


    Cross-cultural, multidisciplinary approach to the study of both formal and informal education of young children. Emphasis on content and context of learning in early childhood across cultures. Includes examining the impact of countries’ geographical influence on culture, economy, and the lives of families and children.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SEEC 520 - Language Arts in Early Childhood Education


    Crosslisted as LTLA 520X. Focus on language arts and associated experiences as an integral part of the young child’s growth and development continuity of language development in family, community, and school. Includes ten hours of clinical practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SEEC 521 - Educational Diagnosis and Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs


    Special diagnostic procedures appropriate for young children with special needs. Emphasis on screening and assessment of special conditions with respect to developmentally appropriate curriculum and on providing recommendations for procedures. Includes 10 hours of clinical practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SEEC 522 - Curriculum and Instructional Strategies for the Young Child with Special Needs


    Resource systems and materials available for the education of the young child with special needs. Focus on developmentally appropriate curricula for children with special needs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SEEC 523 - Infants and Preschoolers with Severe Disabilities


    Review of the characteristics, identification, educational intervention systems, and adaptive and cognitive behavior of infants and preschoolers with severe disabilities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: HDFS 539 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SEEC 526 - Curricular Strategies for the Education of Infants with Severe Disabilities


    Curricular models for instructional intervention for infants with developmental delays during their first two years of life.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: SEEC 523 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SEEC 531 - Social Learning and Social Science in Early Childhood Education


    Principles and procedures in the development of social experiences, with focus on social emotional learning for the young child. Emphasis on child growth and development, and implementation of social science curriculum, including democratic values and processes, geographical and historical concepts, civic and political institution, and economy.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SEEC 532 - Young Children’s Exploration of the Physical World


    The application of theories, best practice and learning standards in mathematics and science in early childhood classrooms (birth to age 8). Attention given to physical science content and early number concepts for young children. This course addresses developmental progressions through levels of thinking in mathematics and science and effective instructional strategies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SEEC 533 - Science and Mathematics for Young Children


    Instructional methods and materials for teaching earth science, life science, and mathematics to young children ages 5 to 8. Attention given to content, current issues, research, and educational application.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SEEC 535 - Family and School Partnerships for Academic Success


    Emphasis on continuous family-school teamwork efforts. Attention given to family background and social context. Effective parent-school programs/models and current research underscoring the dynamic interaction between families and schools on the academic success of prekindergarten through grade 8 students. Includes four hours of clinical practice.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SEEC 560 - Seminar: New Developments in Early Childhood Education


    Philosophy and psychology of early childhood education as related to factors in the contemporary scene.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SEEC 582 - Preprimary Clinical Experience


    Pre-student teaching clinical in early childhood programs for children 3 years through 5 years of age for graduate candidates seeking an early childhood educator license. May be repeated for a maximum of four semester hours of credit. Field placements arranged by the department. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • SEEC 583 - Primary Clinical Experience


    Pre-student teaching practicum for graduate candidates seeking an early childhood educator license. Participation and observation in classrooms where children ages 5 through 8 are enrolled. May be repeated for a maximum of four semester hours. Field placements made by the department. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 2
  
  • SEEC 585A - Preprimary Student Teaching


    Student teaching for one-half semester or one entire semester in early childhood programs for children three years through five years of age. Application of theories of learning and development in the classroom using varied methodologies. Field placements arranged by the department. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3-12
  
  • SEEC 585B - Primary Student Teaching


    Student teaching for one-half semester or one entire semester in classrooms where children ages five (5) through eight (8) are enrolled. Application of theories of learning and development in the classroom using varied methodologies. Field placements arranged by the department. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3-12
  
  • SEEC 586 - Internship


    Internship in agencies and programs serving children from birth to age eight and their families. Students are required to participate in a minimum of 30 clock hours per credit hour. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-9
  
  • SEEC 587 - Teaching Practicum in Early Childhood Education


    Designed for actively engaged teachers interested in improving teaching skills. Clinical work with guidance of experienced professionals and consultants in teacher education. Experiences arranged to meet needs, concerns, and interests of each individual. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Does not fulfill student teaching requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: SEEC 560 and consent of department.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • SEEC 590 - Workshop in Early Childhood Education


    Designed to study contemporary issues and problems. Content varies. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SEEC 597 - Independent Research


    Independent research at the master’s degree level under faculty supervision. Each lettered topic may be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SEEC 598 - Master’s Project


    Culminating experience. Enrollment by special arrangement with student’s adviser.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Successful completion of all education foundation courses and early childhood core courses and consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SEEC 699 - Master’s Thesis


    Open only to students who elect to write a thesis for the M.S.Ed. degree. Student enrolls with the faculty member directing the thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department. Recommended: ETR 520.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • SEEC 760 - Seminar in Early Childhood Education


    Identification and analysis of problems and issues in early childhood education. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SEEC 786 - Internship


    Work individually or in small groups in a practical situation under guidance of a staff member of that setting and a university supervisor. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to doctoral program, or consent of department.

    Credits: 1-12
  
  • SEEC 797 - Independent Research


    Independent research at post-master’s degree levels under faculty supervision. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SESE 512 - Methods for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities


    Curriculum, instructional methods, and materials appropriate for teaching students with learning disabilities from a language arts perspective.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ETR 524 and SESE 540, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 513 - Methods for Teaching Elementary Students with High-Incidence Disabilities


    Instructional theories, curricula, methods, and materials as they relate to teaching elementary-aged students with high-incidence disabilities. Emphasis on instructional procedures, adaptations, and progress-monitoring systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ETR 524 and SESE 540, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 514 - Methods for Teaching Secondary Students with High-Incidence Disabilities


    Instructional theories, curricula, methods, and materials as they relate to teaching secondary-aged students with high-incidence disabilities. Emphasis on instructional procedures and adaptations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ETR 434 or ETR 524 or ETR 534; and SESE 540; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 520 - Disability in Film and Television


    Study of the representation and portrayal of various disabilities in motion pictures and television. Special emphasis is placed on evaluating stereotypes that are perpetuated on screen and creating plans to increase public awareness of trends and issues that affect individuals with disabilities.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 521 - Technology for Students with Disabilities


    Application of microcomputers and related technology to persons with learning, behavior, sensory, motor, and communication disorders. Software evaluation and adaptation, alternative input and output modes, development of supportive resources, and integration of microcomputing into the Individualized Education Program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 523 - Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education


    Recommended practices and strategies for conducting formal and informal assessment of young children including physical, communication, early academic and academic, adaptive, and social-emotional development as well as assessment of center/classroom-based settings and natural environments. Includes data analysis and data-based decision making.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 524 - Methods and Strategies for Promoting Development and Teaching Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children with Disabilities and Special Needs


    Methods, strategies, and recommended practices and evidence-based curricula for promoting development and teaching infants, toddlers, and young children with disabilities and special needs in classroom and natural settings.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 526 - Working with and Supporting Families of Young Children with Disabilities and Special Needs


    Strategies to promote positive and productive family/ professional relationships and family-centered practices for working with and supporting families of young children with disabilities and special needs (birth to eight years).

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 527 - Issues and Recommended Practices in Early Childhood Special Education


    Trends, issues, concerns, and recommended practices in the field of early intervention/early childhood special education (birth to eight years of age). In-depth analysis of current issues related to children with disabilities and special needs, and children at risk and their families, service providers, and other early childhood professionals.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: SESE 523 and SESE 524 and SESE 526; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 540 - Foundations of Special Education


    Overview of characteristics and abilities of diverse and exceptional learners including contemporary philosophy regarding the nature of differences; emphasis on laws and legal issues, and history of the field of special education.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 547 - Issues and Trends in Special Education


    Analysis of current issues and trends affecting the field of special education. Culminating seminar for master’s program.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Minimum of 27 graduate program semester hours or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 549 - Evaluation and Instruction of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities


    Strategies for creating and evaluating meaningful educational experiences for individuals with significant learning challenges. Implications of physical, health, and/or multiple disabilities for participation in major life activities. Curriculum modifications in academic and nonacademic areas.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ:  SESE 592 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 550 - Counseling in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy


    Foundations of personal-social counseling and vocational guidance with emphasis on problems created by blindness and adjustment issues related to visual loss.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 552 - Assistive Technology/Multiple Disabilities


    Evaluating abilities in relation to environmental demands and determining adaptations, adaptive equipment, and/or assistive devices that can be used to ensure student participation. Students demonstrate proficiency in programming augmentative communication devices and using other assistive technology devices.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: SESE 561.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 553 - Transition Planning Using Technology


    Curriculum, instructional methods, and materials appropriate for promoting self-determination and self-advocacy among individuals with disabilities. Focus on using technology for assessing preferences, setting goals, and developing action plans for IEP and/or transition meetings. Includes field-based activities.

    Credits: 2-3
  
  • SESE 554 - Applied Behavior Analysis and Positive Behavior Support in School and Community Settings


    Discussion of the concepts and principles of behavior analysis and the application of research-based practices in applied behavior analysis and positive behavior support. Designed to enable educators to design effective classroom environments, conduct functional assessment, develop positive behavior intervention plans, and implement group and individualized behavior programs to promote appropriate academic and social behavior and to prevent and decrease challenging behavior in classroom settings.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 555X - Methods and Materials for English Learners with Disabilities


    Crosslisted as LTIC 555. Issues of learning English as a new language for students with special needs. Addresses theoretical bases, instructional strategies, materials, and activities facilitating individualized education plans and interventions for English Learners with disabilities, particularly those with learning disabilities.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 556 - Methods for Inclusion and Collaboration in the General Education Classroom


    Presents knowledge and skills to make adaptations for learners with exceptionalities in the general education classroom. Provides an overview of relevant laws and legal issues, evidence-based methods, assistive technologies, collaboration skills, ways of differentiating lessons, and information about disabilities and exceptionalities. Does not count toward degree program in special education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 557 - Methods for Including Middle and Secondary Students with Exceptionalities in the General Education Classroom


    Designed to provide preservice and inservice middle and secondary educators knowledge and skills to make adaptations for learners with exceptionalities in the general education classroom. Provides an overview of relevant laws and legal issues, evidence-based methods, assistive technologies, collaboration skills, ways of differentiating lessons, and information about disabilities and exceptionalities. Does not count toward degree program in special education.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 559 - Planning for the Transition from School to Employment, Career and Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities


    Strategies for effectively planning the transition from school to employment, career, postsecondary education and community for students with disabilities in secondary school settings. Emphasis on student-centered planning, career and transition assessment involving students, families, school and community supports. Includes field-based assignments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ETR 434 or ETR 524, and SESE 540; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 560 - Functional Analysis for Special Educators


    Principles and methods of behavior analysis applied to the learning and behavior management of students exhibiting problems in learning and behavior. Emphasis on functional analysis in the classroom, home, and community.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: SESE 540 or SESE 592; and SESE 454 or SESE 554; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 561 - Methods for Teaching Individuals with Developmental Disabilities


    Role of personnel, methods for teaching and assessing independent functioning skills, and curriculum modifications in inclusive environments for individuals with developmental disabilities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: SESE 540; and ETR 434 or ETR 524 or ETR 534; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 562 - Curricular and Instructional Design and Adaptation for Inclusive Settings


    Models and strategies for developing and modifying materials and instruction for students with disabilities in general education classrooms.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: SESE 592 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 563 - Methods for Teaching Students with Emotional Disturbance


    Programs, methods, and materials in the education of students with emotional disturbance. Current issues and literature dealing with teaching students with emotional disturbance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ETR 434 or ETR 524 or ETR 534; and SESE 540, and SESE 560; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 564 - Advanced Program Planning and Evaluation for Persons with Dual Sensory and Physical Disabilities


    In-depth curriculum planning based on theory and research for persons with dual sensory and physical disabilities. Planning and evaluation of hypothetical programs and participation in evaluation of operational programs in school districts required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 565 - Collaboration and Consultation Skills for School Professionals


    Developing, implementing, and evaluating indirect service delivery systems for learners with special needs. Emphasis on interaction skills for use by professionals in schools and processes of collaboration and consultation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Minimum of 27 graduate program semester hours or consent of deparment.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 570 - Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis


    The theoretical and conceptual framework of behavior analysis as well as the historical and philosophical underpinnings of the experimental analysis of behavior. Emphasis on the experimental research from which behavior analysis is derived.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 575X - Special Education Finance


    Crosslisted as LEEA 575. An examination of federal, state, and local financial sources in funding special education. Focus on the constructs of financial planning, budgeting, and administration. Review and evaluation of grants, financial reporting systems, and special education staffing. Awareness and understanding of facilities, transportation, equipment, and technology in support of special education.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 576 - Cross-categorical Special Education Instructional Methods


    Analysis of evidence-based instructional methods for learners with mild to severe disabilities. Emphasis on academic and social-behavioral interventions and individualized adaptations for students with disabilities.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 578 - Issues and Trends in Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders


    Focus on programs, projects, systems of support, classroom and school-based strategies, and assessment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: SESE 563, or SESE 606, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 585 - Initial Field Experience in Special Education: Learning Behavior Specialist I


    Supervised observation of students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 semester hours. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: SESE 540 or consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SESE 587A - Practicum in Learning Behavior Specialist I


    Supervised field experience in special education programs in schools, institutions, and other facilities for elementary and secondary students with disabilities. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-10
  
  • SESE 587E - Elementary or Secondary Practicum in Behavior Disorders


    Supervised field experience in special education programs in schools, institutions, and other facilities for elementary and secondary students with behavior disorders. May be repeated for experience at both elementary and secondary levels to a maximum of 12 semester hours. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-10
  
  • SESE 587N - Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education (1-10).


    Supervised field experience in special education programs in schools, homes, institutions, and other facilities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-10
  
  • SESE 587W - Practicum with Students with Multiple Disabilities


    Supervised field experience in special education programs in schools and other facilities with programs for students with multiple disabilities. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-10
  
  • SESE 590 - Workshop in Teacher Education


    Designed to study contemporary issues and problems. Content varies. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SESE 591 - Institute in Special Education


    Series of lectures, consultations, and discussion sessions on a relatively limited area of research or education. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SESE 592 - Seminar in Special Education


    Review and analysis of current research in special education in terms of the special interests of the student. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 593 - Collaboration in Advanced Special Education Practices


    Focus on collaboration among school personnel, community and university resources, and parents to develop and implement interventions for current and emerging issues in special education. Field experience required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 594 - Graduate Capstone Seminar in Special Education


    Investigation of specific areas of special education including current issues and research. Completion of professional portfolio as documentation that all required standards have been met. Designed to be taken during the same semester as student teaching.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: Enrollment in student teaching or minimum of 27 graduate program hours.

    Credits: 1
  
  • SESE 597 - Independent Research


    Independent research at the master’s degree level under faculty supervision. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • SESE 600 - Introduction to Instructional Planning and Teacher Performance Assessment


    Introduction to instructional planning, teacher performance assessment (edTPA). Development and delivery of lesson plans created for diverse learners with an emphasis on evaluation and reflection of instructional practices and student learning. Activities include an overview of design, implementation, and evaluation of lesson plans using digital technology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: At least 16 semester hours completed in program and completion of at least two of the following courses: SESE 601, SESE 602, SESE 604, SESE 606; or consent of department.

    Credits: 2
  
  • SESE 601 - Methods for Teaching Students with Mild Disabilities


    Organization, design, implementation, and adaptation of elementary school reading, writing, and math curricula for students with mild disabilities. Emphasis on explicit systematic instructional approaches such as Direct Instruction and Cognitive Strategy Instruction, as well as data-driven decision making in lesson planning. Includes field-based activities and experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: SESE 540 and ETR 524; or consent of department.

    Credits: 4
  
  • SESE 602 - Methods for Teaching Middle and Secondary Students with Mild Disabilities


    Curricula, methods, and materials for teaching middle and secondary students with mild disabilities. Emphasis on instructional procedures, learning and study strategies, curriculum supports, and informal assessments. Includes field-based activities and experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ETR 434 or ETR 534 or ETR 524; and SESE 540; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 603 - Functional Analysis for Special Educators


    Principles and methods of behavior analysis applied to the learning and behavior management of students exhibiting challenges in learning and behavior. Emphasis on functional behavior assessment and the development of function-based interventions in the classroom, home, and community settings. Includes field-based activities and experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: SESE 540; and SESE 417 or SESE 554; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 604 - Assistive Technology and Methods for Teaching Individuals with Autism and Developmental Disabilities


    Methods for assessing and teaching academic and functional skills, identifying and using assistive technology supports, and modifying curriculum in inclusive and community-based environments for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Includes field-based activities and experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: SESE 540; and ETR 434 or ETR 534; or consent of department.

    Credits: 4
  
  • SESE 605 - Consultation, Collaboration, and Communication Skills for Special Educators


    Strategies for effectively consulting, collaborating, and communicating with general education teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, families, teams, and community personnel. Emphasis on effective interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, problem solving, facilitating meetings, and co-teaching. Includes field-based assignments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: SESE 540 and minimum of 20 graduate program semester hours; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 606 - Methods for Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders


    Characteristics of and effective instructional practices for students with emotional/behavioral disorders. Focus on programs, methods, and materials in the organization of the school and classroom environment to facilitate management of academic and social behavior. Reviews theory, eligibility issues, assessment, and instructional methods for educating children with emotional and behavioral disorders. Provides specific techniques to teach social skills in the classroom setting and promote and support social competency in students in grades K-12. Includes field-based activities and experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: SESE 603; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 607 - Special Education Capstone/Pre-Student Teaching Seminar


    Preparation for student teaching, the Teacher Performance Assessment, and applying for special education positions. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: SESE 540 and 30 hours in program; or consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • SESE 608 - Field Experience in Special Education: Learning Behavior Specialist I


    Supervised field experience in inclusive or special education settings. Candidates complete a minimum of 100 hours observing and working with groups of students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. May be repeated for up to 6 semester hours. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Minimum of 20 graduate program semester hours or consent of department.

    Credits: 2-6
  
  • SESE 609 - Elementary Practicum: Learning Behavior Specialist I


    Provides supervised student teaching of children and adolescents with disabilities and special needs in diverse cultural and educational settings. All teacher candidates must satisfy the regulations governing student teaching. Candidates will complete a minimum of 3 semester hours at the elementary level. May be repeated up to 6 hours. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Completion of all professional education and related course work, or consent of the department.

    Credits: 3-6
  
  • SESE 610 - Secondary Practicum: Learning Behavior Specialist I


    Provides supervised student teaching of children and adolescents with disabilities and special needs in diverse cultural and educational settings. All teacher candidates must satisfy the regulations governing student teaching. Candidates will complete a minimum of 3 semester hours at the secondary level. May be repeated up to 6 hours. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Completion of all professional education and related course work, or consent of the department.

    Credits: 3-6
  
  • SESE 699 - Master’s Thesis


    Open only to students who elect to write a thesis for the M.S.Ed. degree. Student enrolls with the faculty member directing the thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department. Recommended: ETR 520.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • SESE 709 - Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis and Research-based Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder


    Advanced principles and methods of behavior analysis with an emphasis on research-based interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: SESE 560 or SESE 603; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 710 - Behavioral Applications and Consultation in School and Community Settings


    Advanced principles and methods of behavior analysis with an emphasis on effective implementation of behavioral interventions in applied settings. In addition, focus on effective behavioral consultation and supervision of behavior change agents.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: SESE 560 and SESE 603 and SESE 709; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 711 - Ethics and Professional Behavior for Behavioral Consultation in Special Education


    An in depth analysis of the ethical responsibilities required of applied behavior analysts or behavioral consultants in special education, school or community settings.  Informed consent, protection of confidentiality, and selection of least intrusive, least restrictive behavior change procedures will be presented and discussed. Legal issues addressed by direct service providers will be addressed.  Ethical decision-making processes within the context of group functions will be emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: SESE 560 or SESE 603; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 742 - Educational Aspects of Intellectual Disabilities


    Study of the educationally significant characteristics of individuals with intellectual disabilities with emphasis on research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • SESE 743 - Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Intellectual Disabilities


    Study of psychological and sociological challenges and characteristics of individuals with intellectual disabilities, including a review of research.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
 

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