EDUA 245 Special Education Policies & Procedures
This course provides an overview of the special education profession, including the
history of special education, legal background, current laws, regulations, and court rulings, as well as instruction concerning the complete IEP process.
EDUA 245Special Education Policies & Procedures
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course provides an overview of the special education profession, including the
history of special education, legal background, current laws, regulations, and court rulings, as well as instruction concerning the complete IEP process.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Discuss the bases and history of special education.
- Apply the information learned about federal special education requirements to applicable cases and situations.
- Develop a timeline of historic legislation affecting special education services.
- Articulate the concepts of a free and appropriate public education (FAPE).
- Discuss the issues surrounding the importance of a nondiscriminatory evaluation.
- List the components of an IEP and understand the justification behind the inclusion of each of the components.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Text
Crabtree, T., Gartin, B., & Murdick, N. (2002). Special Education Law. (3rd edition). Pearson Education: New Jersey.