EDUC230 — Introduction to Special Education
Add to Personal Bookmarks Number of Survey the existing knowledge about disabling conditions and the implications of these differences for educational programming. Examine the foundations of special education, gifted and talented conditions, the nature of sensorimotor exceptionalities, intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, and behavioral disorders. Discuss how current information concerning federal and state regulations in special education is provided and the use of appropriate educational modifications and environmental adaptations. The Introduction to Special Education course required by Carroll Community College is a necessary requirement of the College’s A.A.T. degree, but is not sufficient to meet all special education or inclusion course requirements for four-year teacher education programs. Students may be required to take additional special education or inclusion courses as a part of the requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree and Teacher Education Certification at four-year institutions. Successful completion of EDUC-130 meets the Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care required compliance with the American Disabilities Act and provides three clock hours of required ADA Training. External classroom observation will occur on students’ own time. (Fall, Spring) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours. Course
Prerequisites: EDUC120, PSYC101, ECE100, ECE101