SS 214
Exceptional Education

This course examines the characteristics and, implications (educational, social and physical), of individuals who deviate from the average or, normal to such an extent that they require a, modification of educational practices in order to, develop to their capacity. Such individuals, include those who demonstrate differences in, their mental characteristics, sensory abilities,, physical characteristics, social or emotional, behaviors, communication abilities, or those who, evidence multiple handicapping conditions. In, addition, the ways to reach students with, extraordinary abilities, such as academic, proficiency, will be covered. Each student is, required to participate in a 15-hour, observation/field experience. Pre-requisite: EN, 110 or permission of the department chair or, coordinator of a teacher preparation program.

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