• SPAN 4900: Special Topics in Spanish or Latin American Lang & Lit

  3.00 - 4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  Study of particular authors themes or movements.
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• SPAN 4990: Comprehensive Assessment

  0.00 Credits

  King University

  
  Undergraduate level. All candidates for a degree from King are required to demonstrate competency in their major field. Students with more than one major must demonstrate competency in each of their major fields. Comprehensive assessment in Spanish demonstrates competency in reading listening comprehension writing and speaking the Spanish language. For a B.A. in Spanish students must show mastery on CAPE (Computerized Adaptive Placement Exam) and pass the Spanish Proficiency Exam.
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• SPED 2100: Survey of Exceptional Children

  4.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course provides an introduction to characteristics of exceptional children and their education. Includes study of historical and legislative background mental and physical disabilities and instructional strategies. Emphasis on educational social cultural and psychological needs of exceptional children. Students are expected to observe in public school classrooms as a part of this course.
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• SPED 3100: Psych. & Learning Characteristics of Persons with Mild Excep

  3.00 Credits

  King University

  
  The nature and characteristics of persons with mild exceptionalities will be emphasized along with appropriate educational strategies. Exceptionalities such as reading and written expression disabilities math disabilities auditory processing dyslexia Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Asperger�s Syndrome will be emphasized. Identification of appropriate interventions will be integral to learning about the characteristics and psychology of these and other mild exceptionalities.
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• SPED 3200: Assessment and Evaluation of the IEP

  3.00 Credits

  King University

  
  Assessment curriculum planning and instructional approaches used to understand and support exceptional persons through the implementation and design of Individual Education Plans (IEP) are emphasized in this course. Inclusion in the least restrictive environment is a point of major emphasis. Learners will use and experience diagnostic tests that guide descriptions of learners placement and recommendations for service in the least restrictive special education range of services. Clear statements of appropriate learning goals and objectives as well as meeting legal requirements will be included in development of an IEP.
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• SPED 3300: Effective Instruction for Persons with High Incidence Except

  3.00 Credits

  King University

  
  Implementing best practices for persons with exceptionalities including intervention and accommodation are the focus of this course. Appropriate psychological and educational considerations for intervention in high incidence exceptionalities will be identified with emphasis on monitoring and adjusting for appropriateness and effectiveness. Students will learn strategies and technological supports for modifying instruction and collaborating with regular classroom teachers to facilitate the success of these persons within the general education classroom. Response to intervention strategies will be incorporated.
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• SPED 4100: Learners with Moderate and Severe Exceptionalities

  3.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course will emphasize the nature and unique characteristics of persons with low incidence exceptionalities along with educational strategies appropriate for intervention. Learners will develop an understanding of the learning and behavioral characteristics of persons with severe and multiple exceptionalities including intellectual disabilities autism health impairments and sensory loss. Adaptations and teaching strategies for meeting the needs of persons so identified will be highlighted.
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• SPED 4200: Social and Emotional Exceptionalities

  3.00 Credits

  King University

  
  Characteristics of social-emotional deficits and analysis of causal effects of behavioral disorders is incorporated into application of strategies and interventions designed for general and special education classrooms. This course emphasizes design and application of strategies based upon development and analysis of behavior support plans functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans. The learner will study the design and implementation of appropriate learning modifications based on this information and the subsequent evaluation and modification of the interventions. Learners will examine practices such as direct instruction positive behavioral supports and assistive technology as they contribute to the least restrictive environment. Impact on family and community will be incorporated and communicating appropriately with parents and students will be emphasized.
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• SPED 4300: Transition of Exceptional Persons to Ind. Learning & Life

  3.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course provides the learner with a framework for professional special educators to intervene and consult with general education personnel and other professionals in addressing the needs of persons with exceptionalities. Students will examine the roles of other specialized professionals such as speech and language therapists physical and occupational therapists behavior specialists and psychologists and diagnosticians as well as the effective use and supervision of instructional assistants. Transitions from preschool to kindergarten elementary to middle schools middle to high school and high school to independent living will be studied. Community based programs and family supports will be incorporated.
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• SPED 4490: Student Teaching in Elem. Ed. & Special Education Placements

  10.00 Credits

  King University

  
  This course includes discussions of issues related to student teaching and induction into the profession. One half of the placement will be in a general education elementary setting the other half will be in a special education setting. Students are required to present their final electronic portfolios and to pass state-mandated PRAXIS II tests to successfully complete this course.
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