May be repeated indefinitely.

The goal of this course is to provide students with knowledge of ethics and law that pertain to the theory, research, and practice of school psychology. This course will provide experiential and problem-based learning in the area of professional standards and ethics for the field of school psychology. Professional standards and ethics will be drawn from the codes of the American Psychological Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, and the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.

Topical consideration of philosophical, technical, professional and theoretical positions in school psychology theory and practice. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits under different subtitles.

Independent study course for advanced graduate students who desire to investigate special problems and conduct research in educational psychology. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.

An introductory supervised field experience for special education majors. Students will participate in two special education programs as teacher aides. Placements will include public schools and other agencies serving children with disabilities. May be repeated to a maximum of three credits. Lecture, one hour; field experience, three hours per week.

An introduction to the various contemporary areas of special education. Topics include special education diagnostic categories, programming, service delivery models, career education, child advocacy, and litigation affection public education for students with disabilities.

An independent study course for undergraduate students with an interest in a specific problem in special education. Offered by appointment.

Supervised student teaching experience utilizing the special techniques used in working with individuals with exceptional educational problems such as speech handicaps, physical handicaps, visual impairments, hearing disabilities, neurological impairments (learning disabilities), mental retardation, and the gifted. To be offered only on a pass-fail basis.

A review of pertinent legislation concerning human and constitutional rights related to persons with disabilities. Teachers' specific responsibilities and liabilities are described and related to current requirements for development of appropriate educational programs. Emphasis is given to how, through active parent participation, teachers can facilitate each student's developmental progress.

An overview of ways technology can be used to facilitate the education of students with disabilities. Topics include personal computer operation, personal productivity tools, instructional software evaluation and integration into the curriculum, multimedia applications, telecommunications, and emerging technologies.