Course Description
This is a survey course which presents the historical, philosophical and legal foundations of special education. The course analyzes topics that impact students from early childhood through high school. There will be a review of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Students will discuss characteristics of individuals with disabilities as well as the diverse populations they belong to. This course is part of the Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Early Childhood Credential. IAI: ECE 913.
Prerequisite(s)
Appropriate assessment score or ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Communicate with precision, clarity, fluency, accuracy, and coherence through their reading, writing, and verbal communications.
- Reason and solve quantitative problems from a wide array of contexts.
- Apply skills in ethical reasoning and come to understand the ways ethical issues affect individual behaviors, individual lifestyles, and public life.
- Examine complex topics and apply systematic processes resulting in formed conclusions.