EDU251 — Introduction to Special Education
This course is an introduction to the field of special education in which various historical and theoretical aspects of the psychological, sociological, intellectual, emotional and physical characteristics of exceptional children are explored. Contributions of research to program development, educational approaches and the application of developmentally-appropriate classroom materials and instructional techniques are designed to prepare practitioners to teach effectively in a pluralistic society. This course meets the special education requirement of the Maryland State Department of Education.
Prerequisites: EDU101, EDU102, PSY101, EDU155