EEX 3012 - Educational Needs of Students with Exceptionalities

3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Bachelor of Science Program in Education or special permission from the Dean of the School of Education
Prior to enrolling in any upper level course (course number beginning with a 3 or 4), students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: ENC 1101 English Composition I, ENC 1102 English Composition II, and three semester hours of college level mathematics; or permission from the appropriate academic dean.
Required: 15 hours of foundation-level field experience
This course is designed as an introduction to the field of exceptional student education. It is a course that is suitable for teacher candidates who are entering a program to prepare them for careers in working with exceptional children or adults. It is also appropriate for those who may be majoring in other fields but who are interested in becoming familiar with terminology, concepts, and issues that are important for an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and the types of services that are available to them. Teacher candidates will complete 15 hours of foundation level field experience during this course.