SPED 541 - Foundations of Special Education

Units: 3
Three hours lecturer week
Prerequisite: Admission to the Education Specialist Program and completion of Prerequisite Program course work.
Ethical standards, professional practices, laws, regulations and policies related to the provision of services to individuals with disabilities and their families. Models, theories and practices that form the basis for special education practice. History of special education and contributions of culturally diverse groups. Development of professional perspective that reflects status of special education services in society.