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PSYC 401X - Third Clinical Secondary School Experience in History/Social Sciences
Crosslisted as ANTH 401X, ECON 401X, GEOG 401X, HIST 401, POLS 401X, and SOCI 401X. Discipline-based clinical experiences for prospective secondary teachers in history and social sciences. Observations, evaluation, and practicum on methods and problems in teaching in the discipline. Includes a minimum of 40 clock hours of supervised and formally evaluated experiences in the particular setting likely for the student teaching experience. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department. CRQ: ANTH 496X or ECON 496X or GEOG 496X or HIST 496 or POLS 496X or PSYC 496X or SOCI 496X.
Credits: 1-2
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PSYC 410 - Experimental Psychology: Perception
Method and theory in the psychology of perception, covering behavioral, phenomenological and neurological approaches. Emphasis is on the active role of the brain and higher-order cognitive processes in creating our perceptual experiences, particularly vision. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing, PSYC 305, and either PSYC 300 or PSYC 345; or consent of department.
Credits: 4
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PSYC 411 - Experimental Psychology: Animal Cognition
Examines the techniques and theories used to investigate processes related to learning across species with an emphasis on neural systems mediating performance. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing, PSYC 305, and either PSYC 300 or PSYC 345; or consent of department.
Credits: 4
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PSYC 412 - Experimental Psychology: Human Learning and Memory
Fundamental encoding, transfer, and memory processes in human behavior. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing, PSYC 305, and either PSYC 245 or PSYC 345; or consent of department.
Credits: 4
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PSYC 413 - Clinical Psychology Laboratory
Training in current research techniques used in the study of clinical psychology. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing, PSYC 305, and either PSYC 315, or PSYC 316, or PSYC 332; or consent of department.
Credits: 4
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PSYC 417 - Principles of Behavior Modification
Introduction to the psychological principles, methods, and issues in behavior modification. Emphasis on theoretical and empirical foundations of various strategies for producing behavior change and on ethical issues involved in the use of behavioral techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing and either PSYC 315 or PSYC 316, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 418 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology
Survey of the knowledge, activities, and methods of inquiry associated with clinical psychology; its relationships to other areas of psychology and other disciplines; and a sampling of problems and controversies within the area.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing and either PSYC 315 or PSYC 316, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 424 - Adolescent Development
Behavioral development during the adolescent years. Emphasis on biological and physiological, learning and cognitive, and social and personality transitions at various stages of development within the family, peer group, educational/school, and work contexts of adolescent life.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing and PSYC 324, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 425 - Adult Development and Aging
Behavioral development from early adulthood through old age. Emphasis on biological, motor, cognitive, social, and personality characteristics at various stages of development.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing and PSYC 324, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 426 - Theories of Personality
Systematic study of the theoretical contributions of major psychologists to basic understanding of the dynamics of human personality.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing and either PSYC 332 or PSYC 372, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 428 - History of Psychology
Review of the historical roots of the science of psychology and the development of the field to contemporary times.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing and at least 3 semester hours of upper-division credit in psychology, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 431 - Neuropsychology
Crosslisted as BIOS 431X. Understanding the physiological functioning of the body as it affects normal and dysfunctional behavior with an emphasis on examining clinical cases and neural pathologies. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
At least junior standing, PSYC 305, and PSYC 300; or consent of department.
Credits: 4
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PSYC 433 - Social and Personality Laboratory
Training in current research techniques used in the study of social and personality psychology. Experiments conducted to study the effects of personality and social factors on behavior. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing, PSYC 305, and either PSYC 332 or PSYC 372; or consent of department.
Credits: 4
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PSYC 434 - Industrial-Organizational Psychology Laboratory
Introduction, training, and practice in the research techniques used in the study of industrial-organizational psychology. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing, PSYC 305, and one of the following: PSYC 332, PSYC 372, PSYC 471; or consent of department.
Credits: 4
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PSYC 464 - Developmental Psychology Laboratory
Training in current research techniques used in the study of developmental psychology. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing, PSYC 305, and either PSYC 225 or PSYC 324; or consent of department.
Credits: 4
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PSYC 465 - Advanced Developmental Psychology
Fundamental theories, issues, and concepts in developmental psychology are examined in depth and illustrated within one or more content areas, such as physical, cognitive, perceptual, language, personality, and/or social aspects of development.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing and PSYC 324, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 471 - Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Contribution of psychology in theory, research, and practice to the understanding of such topics as employee selection, placement, and training, job satisfaction, work motivation and performance, problem solving and decision making, leadership and supervision, work design, and organizational development.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing and either PSYC 351 or PSYC 372, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 472 - Group Processes
Introductory survey of small group processes and collective interaction. Emphasis on empirical findings derived from laboratory experimentation. Topics include communication in groups, bargaining and coalition formation, cooperation and conflict, leadership, group pressures and influence, collective decision making, and group problem solving.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing and either PSYC 332 or PSYC 372, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 473 - Social Judgment
Examination of research and theory dealing with how people evaluate and form judgments of other people. Research dealing with judgments made both by individuals and by groups. In addition to critical study of basic judgment processes, addresses applied aspects of social judgment such as moral, clinical, and trial jury decisions. Not available for credit toward graduate degrees in psychology.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing and PSYC 372, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 474 - Psychological Basis of Sexuality
Examination of human sexuality from a psychological perspective including sexual behavior and the motivation, cognitive processes, and affective responses underlying this behavior. Emphasis on understanding the empirical literature, methodology, and findings of current psychological research on human sexuality.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing and either PSYC 316 or PSYC 332, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 480 - Psychology of Stress
Examines the concept of stress from the physiological and psychological perspectives. Review and discuss empirical research and theoretical models that have been proposed relating to stress and its effects on behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: PSYC 102 and PSYC 300 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 481 - Drugs and Behavior
Basic techniques, current data, and interpretations from neurochemical, neuropharmacological, and behavioral approaches to the investigation of behaviorally active drugs. Some knowledge of the structure and functioning of the mammalian nervous system assumed.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing and PSYC 300, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 485 - Individual Study in Psychology
Qualified students interested in specific problems in psychology work with a faculty member in the department. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours, but only 3 semester hours may be applied toward a major or minor in psychology.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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PSYC 489 - Cooperative Education/Internship
Work in an authorized agency for at least 10 hours per week. Preparation of a written report or oral presentation describing the experience required. Work experience must be approved by NIU’s Cooperative Education/Internship Program. May be repeated once, but no more than 3 semester hours can be applied toward a major in psychology. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing with a declared major in psychology, and consent of a faculty sponsor.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 495 - Seminar in Special Topics
Topics announced. May be repeated once as topics change.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing and at least 3 semester hours of upper-division credit in psychology, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 496X - History and Social Science Instruction for Secondary Educators
Crosslisted as ECON 496X, GEOG 496X, HIST 496, POLS 496X, PSYC 496X, and SOCI 496X. Organization and presentation of materials for history and social science courses at the secondary levels.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Admission to the history or social science secondary teacher education program and permission of the Department of History’s office of secondary teacher education.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 498 - Honors Independent Study
Intensive study of a selected topic in psychology as the capstone project in the university honors program. Open only to senior psychology majors currently admitted to the university honors program. Not available for credit for students in the departmental honors program. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours but only 3 semester hours may be applied toward a major in psychology.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Senior standing, 3 semester hours of elective credit at the 300-400 level in psychology with honors, admission to the university honors program, and consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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PSYC 499 - Senior Honors Research Thesis
Individual study of a problem in psychology involving experimental or other scholarly work. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours but only 3 semester hours may be applied toward a major in psychology.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Senior standing, 3 semester hours of elective credit at the 300-400 level in psychology with honors, and consent of departmental honors committee.
Credits: 1-3
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SEAS 225 - Southeast Asia: Crossroads of the World
Interdisciplinary introduction to the varied cultures of Southeast Asia focused on the general theme of unity within diversity. Examination of the linkage of Southeast Asian art, music, dance, literature, and architecture with other segments of the Buddhist, Islamic, Christian, and animistic societies of the region.
Credits: 3
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SEAS 490 - Advanced Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies
Topics from the 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
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SEEC 282 - Educational Participation in Clinical Experiences: Early Childhood Education
Pre-student teaching practicum. Students required to participate a minimum of 30 clock hours per semester hour. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 semester hours. S/U grading.
Credits: 1-2
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SEEC 300 - Observation and Assessment of Young Children
Observational techniques and strategies of informal and formal developmental assessment of young children in various settings. Includes sources of information, data analyses and presentation, and referral procedures.
Credits: 3
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SEEC 304 - Introduction to Community Education: Children
Orientation to educational programs for children in community organizations and other non-formal settings. Introduction to the history, theory, and practice of fostering self-activity and learning out of school. Includes a field component. Criminal Background Check required.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: SESE 304 and KNPE 304.
Credits: 1
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SEEC 340 - The Language Arts and Social Studies for the Primary Child
How to support language learning and learning of social studies concepts by children in the primary grades. Emphases on the developmental origins of spoken and written language competencies, on keeping the language arts curriculum integrated, and on unique aspects of the social studies curriculum for the primary grades.
Credits: 3
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SEEC 343 - Teaching Science and Mathematics to Children Ages 5-8
Design of science and mathematics programs with emphasis on model programs, methods and materials, problems and issues, and research findings.
Credits: 3
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SEEC 382 - Practicum in Early Childhood Studies
Participation and observation in early childhood settings for a minimum of 60 clock hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. S/U grading.
Credits: 3
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SEEC 401 - Play Development of the Young Child
Significance of play in the development process. Examination of various aspects of play in early childhood programs.
Credits: 3
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SEEC 403 - Primary Curriculum
Examination of the procedures for planning, organizing, implementing, and interpreting the learning environment, curriculum, and materials for young children in primary grade classrooms.
Credits: 3
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SEEC 410 - Trends and Issues in Early Childhood Education
Focus on philosophical and psychological aspects of early childhood education as related to contemporary society.
Credits: 3
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SEEC 425 - Democracy in the Early Childhood Classroom
Democratic methods of classroom management related to young children’s social learning, autonomy, and moral development. Daily scheduling in early childhood classrooms and the management of integrated and emergent curricula. Strategies for developing a diverse and unified community of learners. Professional responsibilities of teachers.
Credits: 3
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SEEC 430 - Preschool and Kindergarten Curriculum
Examination of procedures for planning, organizing, implementing, and interpreting the learning environment, curriculum, and materials for young children in kindergarten and the preschool classroom.
Credits: 3
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SEEC 485A - Student Teaching in Preschool-Kindergarten
Student teaching for one-half semester or one entire semester in early childhood programs for children 3 years through kindergarten. Assignments to be arranged with the department. S/U grading. See “Educator Licensure Requirements.”
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SEEC 382.
Credits: 3-12
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SEEC 485B - Student Teaching in Primary
Student teaching for one-half semester or one entire semester in early childhood programs for children 6-8 years or in first, second, or third grades. Assignments to be arranged with the department. S/U grading. See “Educator Licensure Requirements.”
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SEEC 382.
Credits: 3-12
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SEEC 490 - Workshop in Early Childhood Education
Concentrated study of curriculum, contemporary issues, and problems of the community and the public schools. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Acceptance by director of the workshop.
Credits: 1-3
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SEEC 492 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Education
Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours when topic varies.
Credits: 1-3
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SEEC 497 - Independent Study
Independent study under direction of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
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SESE 240 - Introduction to Special Education
Introduction to special education and working with individuals with disabilities in educational and community settings.
Credits: 3
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SESE 260 - Service Learning Field Experience in Special Education
Accumulation of 30 hours of experience working with individuals with disabilities in community and/or school settings. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
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SESE 304 - Introduction to Community Education: Adults with Special Needs
Orientation to educational programs for adults with special needs in community organizations and other non-formal settings. Introduction to the history, theory, practices, and principles of working with adults with special needs within the context of community agencies. Includes a field component. Criminal Background Check required.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: SEEC 304 and KNPE 304.
Credits: 1
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SESE 320 - Disability in Film
Examination of how individuals with disabilities are represented in motion pictures and television. Special emphasis is placed on how film depicts individuals with disabilities and one’s personal reflection of attitudes, beliefs, and understandings of disability.
Credits: 3
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SESE 370 - Educational Interventions for Students with Diverse Abilities
Selection of appropriate educational interventions and programs for students with diverse cultural, linguistic, cognitive, and adaptive abilities that affect learning. Overview of current theories, research, and practices in the field of special education. Includes initial field experience in special education, consisting of observation and interaction with individuals with disabilities in community or school based settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 240.
Credits: 4
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SESE 375 - Linking Student Characteristics to Educational Interventions
Issues, characteristics, and educational programs for students with disabilities. Current theories, research, and practices in the field.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 240.
Credits: 3
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SESE 410 - Positive Behavior Supports for Equality, Access, and Student Development
Survey of principles of effective behavior management to promote appropriate student academic and social behavior and prevent and decrease challenging behavior in school settings. Enables middle and secondary pre-service educators to design classroom environments using Response to Intervention (RtI) strategies, Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS), socio-emotional learning standards, and culturally sensitive pedagogy. Meets social-emotional learning (SEL) and Illinois Professional Teaching Standards (IPTS) for classroom management and socio-emotional learning.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior standing or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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SESE 415 - Instructional Methods for Elementary Students with Mild Disabilities: Reading, Language Arts
Design, implementation, and adaptation of reading, writing, and spelling curricula for elementary students with mild disabilities. Emphasis on explicit systematic instructional approaches and data-driven decision making related to literacy for students with and at risk for disabilities in the elementary grades.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 370, LTCY 300. CRQ: ETR 434, SESE 416, and SESE 418.
Credits: 4
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SESE 416 - Instructional Methods for Elementrary Students with Mild Disabilities: Math and Science
Design, implementation, and adaptation of math and science curricula for elementary students with mild disabilities. Emphasis on explicit systematic instructional approaches and data-driven decision making related to math and science for students with and at risk for disabilities in the elementary grades.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 370, SEEC 343. CRQ: ETR 434, SESE 415, and SESE 418.
Credits: 3
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SESE 417 - Positive Behavior Support and Classroom Management for Special Educators
Application of evidence-based practices in positive behavior support and applied behavior analysis to promote appropriate academic and social behavior and to prevent and decrease challenging behavior in school settings. Designed to enable preservice special educators to design classroom environments, conduct functional behavior assessments, and implement group and individual behavior change programs in classroom settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 370. CRQ: SESE 415, SESE 416, SESE 417, SESE 418.
Credits: 3
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SESE 418 - Early Field Experience in Special Education: Elementary, Mild Disabilities
Supervised field experience in special education. Emphasis on instruction of students with mild disabilities in the elementary or middle grades, urban schools, culturally responsive instruction, and response to intervention programs. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 370; admission to teacher education program, passing score on TAP or equivalent, criminal background check, TB test, and other district and university requirements. CRQ: SESE 415, SESE 416, SESE 417, SESE 419, and ETR 434.
Credits: 2
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SESE 419 - Introduction to Instructional Planning, Teacher Performance Assessment, and Assistive Technology
Introduction to instructional planning, teacher performance assessment (EdTPA), and assistive technology (AT). 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 AT, basics of video and audio editing, design, implementation, and evaluation of lesson plans using digital technology. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 240 and SESE 370; or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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SESE 420 - Accessing the General Curriculum: Elementary I
Curriculum, instructional methods, and materials appropriate for teaching students with mild-moderate disabilities. Focus on content in language arts and mathematics.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 375, LTLA 341, and LTRE 300.
Credits: 3
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SESE 421 - Technology and 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
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SESE 423 - 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.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 240.
Credits: 3
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SESE 424 - Methods and Strategies for Promoting Development and Teaching Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children with Disabilities and Special Needs
Methods strategies and recommended practicies and evidence-based curricula for promoting development and teaching infants, toddlers, and young children with disabilities and special needs in classroom and natural settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 240.
Credits: 3
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SESE 426 - 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
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SESE 427 - 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 423 and SESE 424 and SESE 426.
Credits: 3
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SESE 435 - Accessing the General Curriculum: Elementary II
Organization, design, and implementation of curriculum in reading for students with disabilities. Emphasis on effective practices for teaching phonemic awareness, word recognition, reading fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension for students with disabilities.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 375.
Credits: 3
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SESE 440 - Accessing Middle School/Secondary General Curriculum
Curricula, methods, and materials as they relate to teaching secondary-aged students with high-incidence disabilities. Emphasis on instructional procedures to teach independent learning skills, curriculum and instructional adaptations.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 375.
Credits: 3
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SESE 444 - Instructional Methods and Strategies for Middle and Secondary Students with Mild Disabilities
Study and practice of evidence-based curricula, methods, and strategies for teaching middle and secondary students with mild disabilities. Emphasis on teaching study skills and learning strategies which promote independent learning.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 415, SESE 416, SESE 417, SESE 418, SESE 419, and ETR 434; or consent of department. CRQ: SESE 446 and SESE 447 and SESE 448 and SESE 449 and LTIC 420.
Credits: 3
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SESE 445 - Applied Curriculum
Methods for teaching students with moderate and severe disabilities the skills that are critical for independent functioning within a wide range of environments. Emphasis on person-centered planning, self-determination, and collaboration with families, significant others, support staff, and related service personnel.
Credits: 3
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SESE 446 - Methods for Supporting the Social/Emotional Development of Students with Emotional/Behavior Disorders
Organization of the school and classroom environment to facilitate management of academic and social behavior of K-12 students with emotional and/or behavior disorders. Provides foundational theory and knowledge to select specific techniques to promote social competency in students with emotional/behavior disorders. Discusses research related to use of these techniques and interventions. Discusses class wide and individual methods and strategies for teaching appropriate social behavior and social skills.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 415 and SESE 416 and SESE 417 and SESE 418. CRQ: SESE 444 and SESE 447 and SESE 448 and SESE 449.
Credits: 3
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SESE 447 - Consultation, Collaboration, and Communication Skills for Special Educators
Strategies for effectively consulting, collaborating, and communicating with general educators, administrators, paraprofessionals, families, teams, and community personnel. Emphasis on effective interpersonal, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills; ways to facilitate meetings; co-teaching; and methods for supporting inclusionary placements for students with disabilities.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 415, SESE 416, SESE 417, SESE 418, and ETR 434; or consent of department. CRQ: SESE 444, SESE 446, SESE 448, and SESE 449.
Credits: 3
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SESE 448 - Planning for the Transition from School to Employment, Career and Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilites
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: SESE 415, SESE 416, SESE 417, SESE 418, and ETR 434; or consent of department. CRQ: SESE 444, SESE 446, SESE 447, and SESE 449.
Credits: 3
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SESE 449 - Early Field Experience in Special Education: Middle/Secondary
Pre-student teaching clinical experience. Observation and instruction in diverse special and/or general middle or secondary education settings where students with mild disabilities receive special education services. Activities include observing various instructional models; co-teaching; writing, implementing, and reflecting upon instructional lessons; completing career exploration activities, administering transition assessments, and writing transition plans. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 418, Criminal background check, TB test, and other district and university requirements. CRQ: SESE 444, SESE 446, SESE 447, and SESE 448.
Credits: 2
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SESE 452 - 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.
Credits: 3
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SESE 453 - Transition Planning Using Technology
Strategies for using technology to promote self-determination and self-advocacy among individuals with developmental disabilities. Emphasis on preference assessment, goal-setting, and action-planning for transition. Field-based activities are required.
Credits: 2-3
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SESE 454 - Classroom Management for Special Educators
Application of the principles of applied behavior analysis to promote appropriate academic and social behavior and to prevent and decrease challenging behavior in school settings. Designed to enable preservice special educators to design classroom environments, conduct functional assessments, and implement group and individualized behavior programs in classroom settings.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 375.
Credits: 3
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SESE 455 - Social/Emotional Behavior Support and Management
Organization of the classroom and school environment to facilitate management of academic and social behavior of K-12 students with emotional and behavior disorders.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 454.
Credits: 3
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SESE 456 - Methods for Collaboration and Inclusion for Elementary Education Teachers
Strategies for collaborating with parents, family members, and school and community personnel to support students with disabilities. Emphasis on recommended practices related to family-educator conferences, team meetings, consultation, team models and processes, conflict resolution and problem-solving with culturally and linguistically diverse families, accommodations and modifications for students, universal design, assistive technology, and evidence-based methods for inclusive practices. Does not count toward degree program in special education.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 240.
Credits: 3
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SESE 457 - Methods for Including Middle and Secondary Students with Exceptionalities in the General Education Classroom
Designed to provide preservice and inservice educators with knowledge and skills to make adaptations for middle and high school 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: Junior standing and PHHE 220 or ARTE 344 or FCNS 240 or ILAS 201 or MUSC 275.
Credits: 3
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SESE 458 - Vocational Preparation and Transition Planning for Adolescents with Disabilities
Assessment, training, and evaluation strategies to promote successful employment. Transition guidance to aid students with disabilities in making the transfer from school to adult life and adult services.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: ETR 434.
Credits: 3
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SESE 460 - Instructional Methods for Individuals with Autism and Develomental Disabilities
Instructional strategies and interventions for teaching functional skills to individuals with autism and severe developmental disabilities in school, home, community, and vocational settings using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and evidence-based practices. Designing individualized instructional programs; quantitative data collection and analysis; and implementing data-based problem-solving and decision making processes.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 444 and SESE 446 and SESE 467 and SESE 448 and SESE 449; or consent of department. CRQ: SESE 461 and SESE 463.
Credits: 3
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SESE 461 - Assistive Technology for Individuals with Autism and Multiple Disabilities
Evaluating the abilities of individuals with autism and multiple disabilities in relation to environmental demands and settings and determining adaptations, adaptive equipment, and/or assistive devices that can be used to ensure active participation. Teacher candidates demonstrate proficiency in programming augmentative communication devices, using assistive software, mobile devices, and other low and high tech assistive technology devices.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 444 and SESE 446 and SESE 447 and SESE 448 and SESE 449; or consent of department. CRQ: SESE 460 and SESE 463.
Credits: 3
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SESE 462 - Self-Determination and Transition Planning Using Technology
Strategies for using technology to promote self-determination, self-advocacy, and transition planning among youth with disabilities. Emphasis on preference assessment, goal-setting, and action-planning for transition. Field-based activities are required.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 444 and SESE 446 and SESE 447 and SESE 448 and SESE 449; or consent of department. CRQ: SESE 460 and SESE 461.
Credits: 3
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SESE 463 - Early Field Experience in Special Education: Autism and Developmental Disabilities
Pre-student teaching clinical experience. Observation and instructional practice in diverse special and/or regular education settings where students with autism or low-incidence disabilities receive special education services. Activities include design, implementation, and evaluation of lesson plans and instructional programs. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 444 and SESE 446 and SESE 447 and SESE 448 and SESE 449 and Criminal background check and TB test. CRQ: SESE 460 and SESE 461.
Credits: 2
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SESE 464 - 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
CRQ: SESE 460 and SESE 461 and SESE 463; or consent of department.
Credits: 1
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SESE 465 - Consultation and Collaboration Skills for Special Educators
Strategies for effectively consulting and collaborating with general education teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, families, teams, and community personnel. Emphasis on effective interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, problem solving, facilitating meetings, co-teaching, and academic and behavioral methods for supporting inclusionary practices. Includes field-based assignments.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SESE 375.
Credits: 3
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SESE 466 - Clinical Experience in Special Education: Elementary
Pre-student teaching clinical experience. Observation and instruction in diverse special and regular elementary education settings where students with high-incidence disabilities receive special education services. Activities include design, implementation, and evaluation of lesson plans. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: A grade of C or better in COMS 100, MATH 201, ENGL 103, and ENGL 203.
Credits: 2
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SESE 467 - Clinical Experience in Special Education: Middle/Secondary
Pre-student teaching clinical experience. Observation and instruction in diverse special and/or regular middle or secondary education settings where students with high-incidence disabilities receive special education services. Activities include design, implementation, and evaluation of lesson plans. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: SESE 440.
Credits: 2
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SESE 468 - Clinical Experience in Special Education: Developmental Disabilities
Pre-student teaching clinical experience. Observation and instructional practice in diverse special and/or regular education settings where students with low-incidence disabilities receive special education services. Activities include design, implementation, and evaluation of lesson plans. S/U grading.
Credits: 2
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SESE 483 - Student Teaching in Elementary Special Education: Learning Behavior Specialist I
Supervised student teaching of exceptional students in diverse cultural and educational settings. Students must satisfy the regulations governing student teaching. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Completion of professional education and related course work or consent of department.
Credits: 6
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SESE 484 - Student Teaching in Secondary Special Education: Learning Behavior Specialist I
Supervised student teaching of exceptional students in diverse cultural and educational settings. Students must satisfy the regulations governing student teaching. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Completion of professional education and related course work; or consent of department.
Credits: 6
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SESE 489 - Internship in Community Education
Work individually in a community organization that offers educational programs for children, youth, and/or adults under the guidance of a staff member from that setting and a university supervisor.
Credits: 6
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SESE 490 - Workshop in Special Education
Investigation and application of special education principles to the particular needs and interests of the workshop participant. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
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SESE 491 - Student Teaching in Elementary Special Education: LBS I
Supervised student teaching of students with exceptionalities and disabilities in diverse cultural and educational elementary settings. Students must satisfy the regulations governing student teaching. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Completion of all professional education and related course work. Consent of department.
Credits: 6
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SESE 492 - Student Teaching in Secondary Special Education: LBS I
Supervised student teaching of students with exceptionalities and disabilities in diverse cultural and educational secondary settings. Students must satisfy the regulations governing student teaching. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Completion of professional education and related course work. Consent of department.
Credits: 6
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SESE 494 - 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. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Senior standing.
Credits: 1
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SESE 497 - Independent Study
Independent study under direction of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-6
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SEVI 400 - Education of Students with Visual Impairments
Introduction to educational programs, services, and resources for children and adolescents with visual impairments. Exploration of historical background and sociological and psychological aspects of blindness, and of legislation, literature, and philosophy related to blindness.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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SEVI 410 - Anatomy, Pathology, and Functioning of the Eye
Lectures and demonstrations of various pathologies. Includes study of parts of the eye and their function, normal visual development, abnormalities and conditions that result in visual loss, and functional and programmatic implications.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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SEVI 420 - Literary Braille
Mastery in the reading and writing of Grade II literary braille. Development and use of special materials; slate and stylus techniques presented.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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SEVI 421 - Advanced Braille
Intensive study of the Nemeth Code for mathematics and science notation, music code, computer and foreign language codes, and braille textbook formats and techniques. Transcription and adaptation of print material, including tests and worksheets, for individuals who are blind.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: SEVI 420 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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