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COURSE OFFERINGS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (Effective Fall 2006)
Lower Division
ESPE 350. Introductory to Special Populations for General Education Teachers
Introduction to special populations in the mainstream classroom for general educators. Development of basic skills for teaching special populations in the general education classroom including differentiated instructional strategies within the core curriculum, roles of general education teachers, and creating a positive inclusive climate of instruction for exceptional learners. A minimum of three hours of fieldwork is required. (4 units)
Upper Division
ESPE 529. Introductory Methods for Special Education
Instruction in positive classroom and behavior management, effective teaching skills, modification of core curriculum, assessment techniques, IEP development, and relationships with other professionals. (4 units)
ESPE 530. Psychology and Education of Exceptional Individuals
Characteristics and educational implications of physical, intellectual, social and emotional deviations among exceptional individuals. Ethical and legal aspects of special education. Observation in educational settings. (4 units)
ESPE 542. Seminar in Special Education
Intensive study of topics and problems in education. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes and with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor. (Credit to be arranged: 1 to 4 units)
ESPE 545. Computer Technology and Assistive Devices
Review of, and training in, computer technology and assistive devices that provide solutions to problems in educational and employment environments faced by persons with disabilities. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory. Graded A,B,C/no credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (3 units) Credential. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory. (4 units)
ESPE 609. General and Special Education Field Experience
Supervised field experiences in appropriate program topics. Requires a minimum of 120 hours field experience in the appropriate education setting. Includes general education experiences. All course work for Level I Preliminary Education Specialist Credential must be completed prior to enrollment in field experience or one course may be taken concurrently with consent of program coordinator. Student must meet subject matter competence requirement to be eligible for field experience.
Application deadlines:October 20th for Winter; February 5th for Spring & May 1st for Summer and Fall.
A. Mild to Moderate Disabilities. Prerequisites: (for elementary) EELB301 or PSYC320, EELB317, 441 AND 445 OR 446, (for secondary) ESEC332, EELB423, ESEC443 or PSYC320, and ESEC445, ESPE529, 530, 624, 637, 655, 656 and consent of program coordinator. (8 units)
C. Moderate to Severe Disabilities. Prerequisites: (for elementary) EELB301 or PSYC320, EELB31, 315 or 316, 423, (for secondary) ESEC332, EELB423, ESEC443 or PSYC320, ESEC44, ESPE529, 530, 624, 637, 655, 656 and consent of program coordinator. (8 units)
ESPE 624. Managing Learning and Social Communities
Designed to provide strategies for managing the classroom, handling individual behavior problems, developing student autonomy, preventing classroom disruptions and maintaining a positive learning environment. Provides a practical knowledge base and management strategies for serious problem behavior and appropriate intervention procedures. Prerequisites: ESPE529 and 530. (4 units)
ESPE 633. Reflective Inquiry Seminar and Induction Plan
Initial professional Level II course for the special education credential. Designed to culminate the content completed in Level I courses and to establish the induction plan; the concluding activity is the Individualized Induction Plan (IIP). The IIP is completed in collaboration with student, university, and local education agency. 20-hours of fieldwork required. Application is required one quarter in advance of enrollment. Contact the Special Education Program for additional information. Prerequisites: Completion of Level I requirements and consent of program coordinator. (4 units)
Application for Level II deadlines: First Monday in October for Winter; First Monday in February for Spring and First Monday in May for Fall.
ESPE 635. Effective Communication with Professionals and Families
Develop effective communication skills to foster an atmosphere of collaboration among professionals and families, to support quality programs for students with disabilities. Models for collaboration and consultation will be explored. Prerequisites: Level I Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Credential and ESPE 633. (4 units)
ESPE 637. Assessment and Evaluation
Techniques for identification and assessment for general and special education. Gathering diagnostic information in academic, social-emotional, language, and perceptual-motor areas for program preparation and implementation. Prerequisites: ESPE529, 530. (4 units)
ESPE 649. Curriculum and Methods in Special Education: Secondary Transition and Career/Vocational Preparation
Methods, materials and strategies for facilitation career, vocational and adult skills development in learners with disabilities. Interfacing with agencies and other support providers in the transition from secondary programs to adult life. Prerequisites: Level I Preliminary Education Specialist Credential and ESPE633. (4 units)
ESPE 650. Development and Assessment of Young Children with Disabilities
Synthesis and application of information on assessment, instruction, development and delivery of quality instruction, providing instruction and appropriate support for use in regular education settings. Prerequisites: ESPE529, 530, 637, or consent of instructor.
(4 units)
ESPE 651. Curricular Strategies for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
Assessment, procedures and instructional strategies for learners with moderate/severe disabilities. Emphasis placed upon data-based, functional instruction. A 20-hour practicum will be required. Prerequisites: ESPE529, 530, 624 (not applicable to students with Early Childhood Special Education Emphasis) and 637. (4 units)
ESPE 652. Applied Curricular Strategies for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
Principles of systematic instruction to community-based instruction, functional academics, language training, and social skills training. Application of computer and other technology to learners with severe handicaps. A 20-hour practicum will be required. Prerequisites: Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential: Moderate/Severe and ESPE633. (4 units)
ESPE 655. Curriculum and Methods in Special Education: Language Arts
Methods, materials and strategies for exceptional learners in the areas of language arts: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Prerequisites: ESPE529, 530, 624 and 637.
(4 units)
ESPE 656. Curriculum and Methods in Special Education: Core Subjects
Methods, materials and strategies for designated subject areas with particular emphasis on adapting and modifying curriculum from general education frameworks for students with mild to moderate special needs. Formerly ESPE684C. Prerequisites: Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential: Mild to Moderate. (4 units)
ESPE 657. Seminar on Mild to Moderate Disabilities
Synthesis and application of information on assessment, instruction, development and delivery of quality instruction, providing instruction and appropriate support for use in regular education settings. Prerequisites: ESPE529, 520, 624, 637, 655 and 656. (4 units)
ESPE 660. Instructional Planning for Culturally and Ethnically Diverse Students with Special Needs
Critiques basic concepts and theories related to this special population. Includes cultural characteristics, cultural transmission, acculturation and second language acquisition, particularly as they relate to assessment, instructional programming, parent involvement strategies and collaboration with service providers for students with disabilities. Prerequisites: ESPE529, 530, 624 and 637. (4 units)
ESPE 679. Special Education Fieldwork
Supervised field experiences in special education. Requires a minimum of 80 hours field experience in the appropriate setting. All course work for Level II Professional Clear Education Specialist Credential must be completed prior to enrollment in field experience or one course may be taken concurrently with consent of program coordinator. Application is required one quarter in advance of enrollment. Contact the Special Education Program for additional information.
Application deadlines:October 20th for Winter; February 5th for Spring & May 1st for Summer and Fall.
A. Mild to Moderate Disabilities I. To be taken only by students who hold a California Preliminary/Professional Clear Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential. Prerequisites: ESPE529, 530, 624, 637, 655, 656 and consent of program coordinator. (4 units)
B. Mild to Moderate Disabilities II. Prerequisites: California Preliminary/Professional Clear Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential or Level I Preliminary Education Specialist Credential; ESPE633, 635, 649, and 660, and consent of program coordinator. (4 units)
C. Moderate to Severe Disabilities I. To be taken only by students who hold a California Preliminary/Professional Clear Multiple Subject and Single Subject Credential. Prerequisites: ESPE529, 530, 624, 637, 651,652 and consent of program coordinator. (4 units)
D. Moderate to Severe Disabilities II. Prerequisites: California Preliminary/Professional Clear Multiple Subject or Single Subject Credential or Level I Preliminary Education Specialist Credential: ESPE633, 635, 649, and 660, and consent of program coordinator. (4 units)
E. Resource Specialist. Prerequisite: Special Education Specialist Credential. Prerequisites or co requisite: ESPE646. (4 units)
F. Early Childhood Special Education I. Prerequisites: (for Level I Credential students)
ESPE529, 530, 637, 650, 651, 660 and 665; (for certificate students) ESPE650, 651, 652, 665, HD280 and PSYC270. (4 units)
G. Early Childhood Special Education II. Prerequisites: (Preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential: Early Childhood Emphasis) ESPE633, 635, 652, and 685. (4 units)
ESPE 680. Intern Teaching: Special Education
A. Supervised full-time teaching under the Mild/Moderate Intern Credential. Must be repeated for a total of 48 units. Graded credit/ no credit. Prerequisite: admission to the Learning Handicapped Intern Program. (8 units)
B. Supervised full-time teaching under the Moderate/Severe Intern Credential. Must be repeated for a total of 48 units. Graded credit/no credit. Prerequisite: admission to the Severely Handicapped Intern Program. (8 units)
C. Supervised full-time teaching under the Early Childhood Special Education Intern Credential. Must be repeated for a total of 24 units. Graded credit/no credit. Prerequisite: admission to the Early Childhood Special Education Intern Program. (8 units)
ESPE 685. Advanced Behavior Management
Advanced techniques for teaching students with serious problem behaviors including crisis management and other interventions derived from psychodynamic, psycho educational, behavioral, cognitive and social learning theory. Field study experience required. Prerequisites: Level I Preliminary Education Specialist Credential and ESPE633. (4 units)
ESPE 691. Issues and Trends in Special Education
Specialized in-depth study of selected topics in special education. Field study experience included. Prerequisites: ESPE529, 530, 624, and 637.
A. Current Issues (4 units)
B. Collaboration and Consultation (4 units)
C. Early Childhood (4 units)
D. Instructional Technologies (4 units)
E. Administration (4 units)
F. Historical (4 units)
G. Special Populations (4 units)
H. Transition (4 units)
J. Post Secondary (4 units)
ESPE 999. Comprehensive Examination
An assessment of the student’s ability to integrate the knowledge of the area, show critical and independent thinking and demonstrate mastery of the subject matter. Prerequisites: advancement to candidacy, approval of department, completion of course work in the master’s program, and in good academic standing. (0 units)
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