EDU 221 - Children with Exceptionalities

Class Hours 3
Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Work Experience 0
Credit Hours 3
Minimum State Prerequisites: Take One Set: Set 1: EDU 144 and EDU 145 Set 2: PSY-244 and PSY-245
Minimum State Corequisites: DRE 098
Local Prerequisites: DRE 098
Local Corequisites: None

This course introduces children with exceptionalities, their families, support services, inclusive/diverse settings, and educational/family plans based on the foundations of child development. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities, observation and assessment of children, strategies for adapting the learning environment, and identification of community resources. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize diverse abilities, describe the referral process, and depict collaboration with families/professionals to plan/implement, and promote best practice.

College Transfer: This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement at select institutions. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.