EXED 534 Seminar: Research in Exceptional Child Education (3 hours) Web
This course enables students to become more skillful in reading interpreting, and conducting research with children with disabilities, parents, and teachers – an independent research project is required.
*MUST BE ADMITTED TO WKU GRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAM TO ENROLL IN THIS COURSE.*
4 projects, 1 midterm, 1 final
EXED 618 - Social Skills Instruction & Behavioral Programming for Students with ASD (3 hours) Web
This course is designed for certified educators and individuals in related professions seeking to learn more about individuals diagnosed with ASD. This proposed course addresses the mandated requirements that are outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, Reauthorized November 2004) requiring that children with a disability receive, as appropriate, a functional behavior assessment, and behavioral intervention plan and modifications, that are designed to address the child’s behavior (§300.530 (f)(1)(i)).
In addition, strategies for social skills instruction and consulting and collaborating with families and other professionals will be included. Program graduates will work with children, their families, and other professionals to facilitate social skills and develop appropriate and research-based behavioral interventions for students with ASD.
*MUST BE ADMITTED TO WKU GRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAM TO ENROLL IN THIS COURSE.*
5 projects, midterm, final
EXED 620 - Seminar in Administration of Special Education Web
Current trends and issues in the administration and supervision of special education programs, including personnel issues, student identification issues, program assimilation, and human relationships.
*MUST BE ADMITTED TO WKU GRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAM TO ENROLL IN THIS COURSE.*
5 projects
EXED 625 Practicum in the Administration of Special Education (3 hours) Web
This practicum in the administration of special education explores the ISLLC and CEC Standards; educational reform; issues in consultation and collaboration in creating inclusive school environments; and team building strategies of school resource personnel to enhance the educational achievement of all students with disabilities.
*MUST BE ADMITTED TO WKU GRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAM TO ENROLL IN THIS COURSE.*
3 projects