SPECTRUM Certification Program of Study

Outlined below is a TENTATIVE SPECTRUM Certification program of study for the Summer ’06 cohort.

Summer, 2006

SPED 2000, Introduction to Special Education. Individuals with special needs, including possible impact, causes, and characteristics of specific needs across life spans and cultural diversity. Topics include legal requirements, ethical implications, education strategies, collaboration between regular and special educators, inclusion, family involvement, and current issues relating to individuals with special needs. (3 hours)
** SPED 2000 is a prerequisite to all other courses in the program of study.**

SPED 7120, Learning Disabilities. Characteristics of individuals with learning disabilities across the lifespan. Theory and current issues as they relate to definition, assessment, eligibility, diversity, service delivery, and family needs. (3 hours)

SPED 3050, Classroom and Behavior Management for Individuals with Disabilities. Classroom and behavior management program design based on the principles and procedures of applied behavior analysis. Emphasis is on proactive strategies that promote learning and prosocial behavior. (3 hours)
**SPED 3050 will also be offered in Spring 2007**

Fall, 2006

SPED 3030, Introduction to Assessing Individuals with Disabilities.
Educational and adaptive behavior assessment of individuals with disabilities. Basic measurement concepts and procedures for administering standardized, informal, and curriculum-based tests. (3 hours).

SPED 7130, Behavioral Disorders. The characteristics of individuals with behavioral disorders across the lifespan. Theory and current issues as they relate to definition, assessment, eligibility, diversity, service delivery, and family needs. (3 hours).

Spring, 2007

SPED 7220, Methods for Teaching Academic Skills. Research-based methods andmaterials used to teach academic skills to persons with mild disabilities across differentschool and vocational settings. (3 hours). Prerequisite: At least two of thefollowing: SPED 7110, SPED 7120, SPED 7130

SPED 7440A, InitialPracticum. Supervised field experience related to teaching individuals with disabilities. Non-traditional format: Field based practicum. (3 hours, general or special education class placement). Prerequisite: Must be co-enrolled in SPED 7220.

Summer, 2007

SPED 7110, Mental Retardation. The characteristics of individuals with mental retardation across the lifespan. Theory and current issues as they relate to definition, assessment, eligibility, diversity, service delivery, and family needs. (3 hours).

Fall, 2007

SPED 7230, Methods for Teaching Social Skills. Behavioral analysis as applied to socially significant behavior. Emphases include skills curricula, social behavior across cultures, school- and community-based instruction, generalization of skills, and validation of intervention procedures. (3 hours) Prerequisite: At least twoof the following: SPED 7110, SPED 7120, SPED 7130

SPED 7440B, Intermediate Practicum. Supervised field experience related to teaching individuals with disabilities. Non-traditional format: Field based practicum. (3 hours, general or special education class placement). Prerequisite: Must be co-enrolled in SPED 7230.

Spring, 2008

SPED 7440C, Final Practicum. Supervised field experience related to teaching individuals with disabilities. Non-traditional format: Field based practicum. (3 hours, interrelated classplacement required). Prerequisite: All other courses in the program of study.