Graduate Catalog

EDU 771 Introduction to Educating Deaf Students with Disabilities

This course uses a disability studies approach to familiarize students with major trends and issues in special education with a focus on deaf students with disabilities. Topics include historical roots, perception of disability, policies impacting students with disabilities, labeling, overrepresentation, and discipline. Other topics in the course include research in the education of deaf students with disabilities, developing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), examining instructional practices, and working with families.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: EDU 670 or equivalent introductory course to special education

Distribution

Graduate, Masters, Online