• SOW 425: Human Services Practicum II

  1.00 - 12.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  The student is placed in an agency offering human services to provide the opportunity to integrate classroom knowledge with practical experience. The practicum is combined with regular on-campus conferencing. The practicum setting is determined bythe student�s ultimate vocational aim. Pass/Fail.
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• SOW 430: Senior Seminar (Social Science)

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  The Behavioral Science capstone course is designed to bring closure to the major and provide students with the opportunity to apply and integrate the knowledge and skills they have acquired through class discussions, class presentations, and a final written project. The expectation for the course is that students will synthesize material from previous psychology classes with new material presented in the Capstone course. Some of the topics covered include critical thinking; professional ethics; research and writing; career opportunities at the bachelor, masters and doctoral level; and the graduate school application process.
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• SOW 498: Psychology/Social Work Internship

  1.00 - 12.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This course involves productive, contributing learning experiences in one or more off-campus settings. The student will complete a portfolio of activities and learning experiences approved by the supervisor in the setting. Applications for internships will be made at least six weeks before the end of the semester prior to the semester of internship. Internship/Practicum fee applies. Prerequisite: Junior standing, a minimum grade point average of 2.5, and the approval of the program coordinator. Offered on demand.
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• SOW 499: Selected Topics & Readings in Social Work

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  Selected topics and readings are related to the student�s area of study. Permission of the instructor and the Provost is required before registration.
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• SPED 315: Exceptional Child

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This course covers the foundations of education of exceptional students, including programs, services, technologies, and interventions. Included in the course is coverage of mental retardation, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, communication disorders, disorders of the sensory or physically impaired, and the gifted. There is a focus on use of learning styles, adapting lesson plans, and integration of students into the regular classroom. Professional dispositions will be assessed. A 10-hour field experience and fee are associated with the course and must be completed prior to receiving an end of course grade. Fee applies.
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• SPED 343: Essentials of Adaptive Physical Education

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This course includes the design and implementation of adaptations to meet the needs of children, youth, and adults with disabilities. It also examines the motor needs and tolerances associated with disabling conditions.
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• SPED 401: The Inclusive Classroom

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This course explores the philosophy, educational content, and teaching methods of the inclusion classroom for the K-8 classroom settings. Emphasis is placed on building family and community relationships, understanding diverse family characteristics, and involving those families in the educational process. Also emphasized are a broad range of active, engaging, differentiated educational strategies that promote critical thinking, problem solving, and self-regulated behavior in children, including Universal Design for Learning and Positive Behavior Support systems. The development and implementation of formal and informal assessments for diverse learners will be addressed. A 10-hour field experience and fee are associated with the course and must be completed prior to receiving an end of course grade. Fee applies. Prerequisite: SPED 315 and admittance into the Education Program.
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• SPED 402: Methods of Intervention for Students with Mild/Mod Except

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This course defines the various aspects of core content instruction and environmental structure in elementary and middle school settings for exceptional learners with mild to moderate disabilities. Strategies to document and modify social, emotional, communication, behavioral and academic areas will be addressed. A focus on differentiation, scaffolding, and determining appropriate accommodations based on student strengths will be addressed. The use of multiple means of assessment, including alternative assessments for diverse learners will be emphasized. Discussions of adaptive behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans, and Individual Education Plan compliance will be included. In addition, family, community, and cultural assets and how they impact students with disabilities will be explored. Additional emphasis will include current technology, including augmentative and assistive devices, as well as vocational and life skill strategies to facilitate normalization and independent living for students with significant needs. A 10-hour field experience and fee are associated with the course and must be completed prior to receiving an end of course grade. Fee applies. Prerequisite: SPED 315 and admittance into the Education Program.
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• SPED 403: Collaboration Skills/Resources for Effective Intervention

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This course will provide students the opportunity to gain an understanding of collaborative teaching and learning strategies across general and specialized educational curricula. Effective methods for collaborating with families, colleagues and related service providers through Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are defined and examined. The roles an interventionist plays in assisting data teams and alignment of interventions to the specific needs of the student will be discussed. Using multiple means of assessment to inform decisions about placements, goals, and strategies will be addressed. The use of assistive technology, transition planning, various technology programs, medical plans and the resources needed to assess these areas will be explored. A 10-hour field experience and fee are associated with the course and must be completed prior to receiving an end of course grade. Fee applies. Prerequisite: SPED 315 and admittance into the Education Program.
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• SPED 406: Disorders of Childhood and Youth

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee Southern

  
  This course considers childhood disorders in the context of the whole child and of the developmental tasks and challenges faced by all children. Biological, psychological, and social factors are examined in relation to cause, diagnosis, intervention, and developmental pathways. Disorders covered include disorders of early development, disorders of attachment, autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit disorder, oppositional defiant and conduct disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, and addictive disorders
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