This course focuses on using current research to identify, design, implement and evaluate individualized programs based on the educational characteristics of children with mild to moderate disabilities (e.g., learning, behavior) in elementary and secondary school. This course includes utilizing educational assessment at an advanced level to plan programming in math, language, and content areas.
This course will focus on the application of research related to inclusion of students with disabilities in all aspects of school and community life, with special consideration given to the individual student planning variables that must be addressed in meeting the needs of each school-age student and for preparing students to function as fully and independently in their communities as possible.
Students will connect content knowledge with skills from courses taken in the Autism Certificate (EDS 660, EDS 661, guided electives). Students will demonstrate skills in areas such as implementing research-based strategies and/or behavior supports, collaborating for planning and delivery of instruction, working with diverse families and service providers, and evaluating appropriate technologies based on student needs. Students will demonstrate proficiency via course assignments.
Students will learn to administer, interpret, and use a variety of assessment instruments and procedures (standardized and informal) for the purpose of program planning. Students will learn about transdisciplinary assessment processes and interdisciplinary practice between the various related service providers when assessing learners. Students will learn to identify and plan for curricula to teach learners with extensive support needs. The course is designed to meet the needs of those pursuing graduate level certification in moderate and severe disabilities.
This course is designed to introduce students to evidence-based instructional strategies typically used with learners with extensive support needs to teach new skills to learners. Course participants will be presented with information on how to organize, present instruction, and monitor progress of learners with moderate and severe disabilities across environments. The course is designed to meet the needs of those pursuing graduate level certification in moderate and severe disabilities.
An independent study supervised research course for advanced graduate students in Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, or Early Childhood with an interest in a specific research problem. Class hours determined with supervising instructor. Note: for Rehabilitation Counseling doctoral students this course will satisfy CACREP internship requirements in the Research core area. Additional internships in 2 additional core areas are also required.
For electrical engineers. A problem, approved by the chairperson of the department, provides an objective for study and research. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
This course provides students with an introduction to the geology of beer, wine and distilled spirit alcohol. The course examines how geological factors such as bedrock composition, topography, water, soils, vegetation, and climate influence the production of fine alcoholic beverages. Course content explores global climate changes and environmental history and their influence on distilleries, breweries, and vineyards.
This course will focus on the representations of law in film. Images of the law in film play and have played a significant role in cultural understandings of justice. Many films deal with social, political and moral questions, and what happens in a cinematic courtroom can, in turn, have influence in the court of public opinion. Special topics will vary by semester.
This course will focus on the identification, biology, behavior, and management of the major arthropod and vertebrate pests in and around residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Laboratory exercises will include hands-on activities, with emphasis on pest identification and management techniques.
