Overview of communication needs of learners who have deaf-blindness. This course will focus on both receptive and expressive communication with emphasis on the forms and functions of each. Information about the various ways learners who are deaf-blind communicate, along with how to teach communication skills will be highlighted.

A course designed for students preparing to become administrators and supervisors in Early Childhood Education Programs. Consideration is given to program evaluation, personnel training and supervision, appropriate curriculum materials, parent involvement and education, program management and funding.

A course designed for students preparing to become administrators and supervisors in Early Childhood Education Programs. Consideration is given to program evaluation, personnel training and supervision, appropriate curriculum materials, parent involvement and education, program management and funding.

A course designed for students preparing to become administrators and supervisors in Early Childhood Education Programs. Consideration is given to program evaluation, personnel training and supervision, appropriate curriculum materials, parent involvement and education, program management and funding.

A course designed for students preparing to become administrators and supervisors in Early Childhood Education Programs. Consideration is given to program evaluation, personnel training and supervision, appropriate curriculum materials, parent involvement and education, program management and funding.

Reviews policy and research implications that promote recommended practice in assessment and evaluation. A wide variety of formal and informal assessment instruments and strategies in the education of young children will be presented, used and discussed. Prepares students to provide leadership in the selection, development, and implementation of unbiased assessment and evaluation procedures.

Reviews policy and research implications that promote recommended practice in assessment and evaluation. A wide variety of formal and informal assessment instruments and strategies in the education of young children will be presented, used and discussed. Prepares students to provide leadership in the selection, development, and implementation of unbiased assessment and evaluation procedures.

This course is designed to provide students with field experiences to bridge professional preparation and professional practice. During the practicum experiences, students will have opportunities to practice, demonstrate, and reflect upon methods and leadership content taught in the IECE lecture courses. Graduate students working towards IECE initial certification must apply for the Teacher Education Program. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours.

This course is designed to provide students with field experiences to bridge professional preparation and professional practice. During the practicum experiences, students will have opportunities to practice, demonstrate, and reflect upon methods and leadership content taught in the IECE lecture courses. Graduate students working towards IECE initial certification must apply for the Teacher Education Program. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credit hours.

Study of issues and topics affecting the preparation of Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, and Early Childhood personnel and of research issues involving persons with disabilities and educational and rehabilitation programs. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Lecture, two hours per week.