Theory and applications of cognitive-behavioral techniques. Assessment, intervention, and evaluation procedures are applied to problems treated by cognitive-behavioral counseling.

This course will focus on inclusion of students with disabilities in all aspects of the elementary classroom. The course will prepare general education elementary teachers to collaborate with special education teachers and other professionals in planning and implementing instruction, behavioral supports, and assessments.

This course is designed as a required course for certification in the school administration program or elective in graduate or post baccalaureate degree. Essential course questions will emphasize the delivery of a free and appropriate public education for children with disabilities within a practical application format that is accessible and useful to educational professionals. In addition, the course will consider the implications of federal requirements in state and local policy.

A study of telecommunication systems and their implications for special education and rehabilitation. Students will learn how to set up and configure hardware and software for telecommunication access, use software to telecommunication, access special education and rehabilitation resources from remote sites, and design telecommunication applications for individuals who are enrolled in special education or rehabilitation programs. Students also will learn how to develop and use World Wide Web pages that focus on special education or rehabilitation topics.

Students will study ways that hypermedia/multimedia can be developed for use in special education programs. Students will examine how theories of human learning and principles of universal design provide a foundation for designing instructional programs that meet the unique needs of all students. Topics will include theories of human learning, principles of universal design, hypermedia/multimedia concepts, interface design guidelines, computer graphicshe programs, digital scanning of images, accessible text, sound effects, use of digital movies, and multimedia authoring tools.

Administration of special education programs at the local and state levels. Emphasis is on program planning, staffing, fiscal management and program evaluation.

Supervised practicum experiences related to the administration of special education programs at the local and state levels, and project management, including staff management and development, program planning, evaluation, fiscal management, organization, reporting, communications, and coordination. Laboratory, three-nine hours. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

A study of the basic research techniques and their application to special education. Unique problems in special education will be discussed with emphasis on designing and conducting a research study. Computer usage will be discussed and students encouraged to use the computer as a research tool.

Analyze and develop circuit models for power semiconductor devices. Develop an understanding of their design and application. Develop the background to be an intelligent user of modern electronic circuit simulation programs and open a window to understanding the literature on semiconductor devices.

Methods of analysis, design, and operation of industrial and mobile robots. Kinematic and dynamic models of mechanical manipulators. Electromechanical drive systems. Robotic vision and sensors. Control and optimization of motion trajectories. Control programming. Current topics of interest from the literature.