| RDG 561 | Developmental Reading | Methods of teaching reading to elementary school children including prereading experiences, basic reading skills, vocabulary development and reading enrichment; emphasis on providing for individual differences. |
| RDG 572 | Diagnosis of Reading Problems | Prevention and detection of reading problems, theory, standardized and informal testing techniques, and interpretation of data. Individualized diagnosis of reading disability case. |
| RDG 573 | Remediation of Reading Problems | Teaching techniques for prevention and correction of reading problems, instructional materials and individual treatment of a student. |
| RDG 576 | Reading Comprehension and Thinking | Procedures for teaching students to comprehend various types of materials. |
| RDG 577 | Corrective Reading in the Classroom | Specifically designed to assist classroom teachers with the identification and remediation of ordinary reading difficulties and the selection of appropriate reading materials. |
| RDG 580 | Reading & Writing | Techniques for improving writing instruction with emphasis on the relationship between reading and writing. |
| SED 501 | Introduction To Children with Disabilities in Educational Settings | A course that is designed to provide the student with an understanding of individuals with disabilities and exceptionalities in relation to their range of similarities and differences within the population as a whole. Also explored are the issues related to legislation, cultural diversity, current practices and trends in special education as well as the needs of gifted and talented students. |
| SED 502 | Approaches To Classroom Management And Individualized Behavior Support | A course designed to assist students in establishing positive classroom environments through the use of applied behavior analysis and other discipline techniques. The course deals with the responsible use of such strategies in special education environments and general education classrooms. |
| SED 520 | Children and Youth with Emotional Disturbance and Behavior Disorders | A course addressing the characteristics, assessment, intervention and treatment of school-aged children identified as emotionally disturbed or behavior disordered. |
| SED 530 | Instructional Practices for Students w. Learn. Disabilities | This course addresses the identification, assessment, and education of individuals with learning disabilities. Emphasis is placed upon understanding learning disabilities and the associated characteristics. Focus is on the resource room and consultant teacher models, the consultation process, general instructional methodologies and the modification of instruction and curricula. |
| SED 543 | Home/School /Community Relations | This course traces the historical roots of home-school-community relationships and draws implications for current practice. Approaches for establishing and sustaining collaboration among professionals, parents, caregivers and community agencies on behalf of children will be explored. Techniques for involvement of each of these groups in assessment, education and program evaluation will be examined. |
| SED 550 | Developmental Assessment Of Young Children - Identifying Special Needs | Assessment practices with young children in the cognitive, communication, social, motor and self-care domains are presented. Emphasis is placed on observational methodologies, using developmental, criterion-referenced and standardized instruments as well as curriculum-based assessment. Information is linked to individualized educational plans and interventions. |
