EDSP 315 Methods and Procedures for Teaching Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities - 3 credits

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the professional program
This course provides an in-depth study of characteristics associated with learning disabilities (LD), emotional/behavioral disorders (EBD), intellectual disability, (ID) and/or autism. Candidates in this course investigate service delivery, roles of various professionals, current trends, and philosophies related to persons with LD, EBD, ID, and/or autism. The selection and implementation of evidence-based instructional methods related to affective and learning behaviors and procedures for adapting materials to support students with mild to moderate disabilities in a variety of educational settings are addressed. Instructional settings, legal issues, ethics, and assessment regarding individuals with LD, EBD, ID and/or autism are addressed.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall