PSY 251: Education of Exceptional Children

online available

In this course, students are introduced to the historical, philosophical and organizational factors leading to the enactment of federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing persons with exceptionalities. Students are presented with an overview of the major categories of exceptionality. Methods for identifying and working with children in child care, recreational and educational settings are explored. Working with an interdisciplinary team and partnering with parents is a major focus of this course.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

offered in the daytimeoffered online offered online offered in the daytimeoffered online

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

offered in the daytimeoffered online offered online offered in the daytimeoffered online

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.

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Description Hours
Credits 3
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 0
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 45

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