200 Introduction to Special Education
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
Survey of the education of children with communication
disorders, cognitive disabilities, sensory and physical
disabilities, learning disabilities, and emotional
disturbance.
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205 Community and School Experience in Special Education
3 crs. F, Sp.
P: SPED 200
S/U only grade basis
The student will develop techniques in observing, planning,
managing, and participating with pre-elementary,
elementary/secondary students through lecture, seminars, and
public school and community experiences.
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210 Introduction to Cognitive Disabilities
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: SPED 200
This course studies the causes and characteristics of
cognitive disabilities. Social, educational, and vocational
issues are also discussed.
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220 Introduction to Special Education: Early Childhood
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: SPED 200
Introduction to early intervention for young children, birth
to nine years of age who are at-risk for or are disabled.
Focus is on rationale, philosophy, goals, and basic
intervention practices.
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NOTE: Upper division courses required of special education
majors carry the prerequisite of admission to the student's
professional program.
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300 /500 Inclusive Practices for Secondary Educators
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp, Su.
Admission to School of Education required
Limited to secondary education majors.
Surveys characteristics of diverse learners including
students with disabilities, cultural differences,
gifts/talents, and at-risk concerns. Provides knowledge and
practice regarding the secondary educator's role related to
special education processes, professional collaboration, and
curricular adaptations/modifications.
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301 /501 Observation and Participation with Students without
Disabilities in Educational Programs
3 crs (1-2). F, Sp.
P: SPED 200 and 205; concurrent enrollment in CI 305
for LD and CD majors.
Admission to School of Education required
S/U only grade basis
Fieldwork with children without disabilities in order to
acquire a more complete understanding of typical and
atypical child growth and development, and general education
curriculum. Experience is required by Wisconsin DPI.
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306 /506 Behavior Management
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: SPED 200, or 300, or 400 or consent of instructor
Admission to School of Education required
Behavioral approaches to managing student behaviors.
Includes classroom management techniques, contingency
contracting, behavior counting and charting, reinforcement
systems, behavior therapy, and uses of punishment.
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314 /514 Principles of Career and Vocational Education
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: SPED 210 or 330/530 or 460/660
Admission to School of Education required
Career/vocational education for elementary/secondary
students with disabilities. Emphasis on daily living skills,
personal-social skills, occupational guidance and
preparation, leisure skills, state and federal legislation,
and assessment.
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324 /524 Creative Activities for the Developmentally Young
3 crs (2-1). F.
P: SPED 200; SPED 210 or 220 or 330/530 or 460/660; or
consent of instructor
Admission to School of Education required
Emphasis will be placed on the selection, modification, and
use of developmentally appropriate creative activities to
facilitate development, enhance learning, and minimize the
effect of disabilities.
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330 /530 Introduction to Learning Disabilities
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: SPED 200 or 300 or 400 or consent of instructor
Admission to School of Education required
School psychology students may also enroll
Survey course of causes, educational problems, and
intervention programs associated with learning disabilities.
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331 /531 Curriculum and Methods for Students with Disabilities
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: SPED 210 or 220 or 330 or 460; or consent of
instructor. May be taken concurrently with SPED330/530
Admission to School of Education required
Foundation level skills in curriculum development and
programming for teachers of students with mild disabilities.
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335 /535 Pre-student Teaching Experiences with Individuals
with Learning Disabilities
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: SPED 331/531 with a grade of B- or better
Admission to School of Education required
SL-Full
Instructor approval required
Supervised clinical experiences with children and
adolescents who are learning disabled.
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400 /600 Inclusive Practices for Elementary Educators
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
Admission to School of Education required
Limited to elementary education majors
Admission to elementary education program or consent of
instructor.
Designed to help elementary educators in observing,
identifying and teaching diverse learners including children
with disabilities, cultural differences, gifts/talents
and/or at-risk concerns. Provides knowledge and practice
related to special education processes, professional
collaboration, and curricular adaptations/modifications.
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401 /601 Assessment of Students with Disabilities
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: Sped 210 or 220 or 330/530 or 460/660, and 331/531; or
consent of instructor
Admission to School of Education required
Application of assessment terminology and statistical
concepts. Selection, administration of tests, and
interpretation of scores from teacher-made, norm-referenced,
and criterion-referenced assessments.
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402 /602 Parent and Family Involvement
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: Sped 200 and 331/531 and 210 or 220 or 330/530 or
460/660
Admission to School of Education required
Rationale, efficacy, methods, and materials for involving
parents and family members through collaborative activities.
Community resources, communication skills, legal issues, and
effective team membership are also studied.
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403 /603 Measurement in Early Intervention
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: SPED 220
Admission to School of Education required
Informal and formal measurement procedures used in early
intervention (birth to nine years of age) will be addressed.
Special attention is directed to the identification of
family needs and the process of involving the primary care
givers in measurement functions.
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404 /604 Pre-student Teaching Experiences with Individuals
with Mild Disabilities
3 crs (1-2). F, Sp, Su.
P: SPED 306/506 and 331/531
SL-Full
Course may be taken 2 times
Supervised clinical experiences with children and
adolescents with mild disabilities.
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411 /611 Methods and Materials for Students with Mild
Cognitive Disabilites
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: SPED 210
Admission to School of Education required
Education certification majors may also enroll
Special curricula, materials, and methods for teaching
students with mild cognitive disabilities at the elementary
and secondary levels.
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412 Pre-student Teaching Experiences with Individuals
with Cognitive Disabilities
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
P: SPED 331/531 or 411/611, or 417
Admission to School of Education required
Limited to special education majors
Course may be taken 3 times
Supervised clinical experiences with children and
adolescents with cognitive disabilities.
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414 /614 Special Vocational Support Strategies
3 crs. Su.
P: SPED 314/514
Admission to School of Education required
Education certification majors may also enroll
Vocational support strategies used with high school students
with disabilities. Emphasis is placed on active involvement
in vocational laboratory experiences.
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417 /617 Curriculum and Methods for Students with Moderate or
Severe Disabilities
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: SPED 210 OR 331/531 or consent of instructor
Admission to School of Education required
Study, selection, and preparation of suitable curriculum and
methods used in teaching students with moderate/severe
cognitive disabilities.
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421 /621 Methods in Early Intervention
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: SPED 220
Admission to School of Education required
Curriculum and instruction practices used in centers and
homes. Emphasis on use of procedures for facilitating motor,
cognitive, communication, and self-help skills across all
types and degrees of disabling conditions.
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425 /625 Problems: Teaching Children Birth to Nine
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
P: SPED 421/621 & appropriate student teaching course(s).
Admission to School of Education required
Capstone experience for majors in this department
Must be taken with F ED497
Problems associated with teaching young children and
collaborating with their primary caregivers and related
professionals will be addressed. This is taught in
conjunction with student teaching (Sped 470 ages 0-3 and
Sped 470 ages 3-9).
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426 /626 Intervention with Atypical Infant-Toddlers (Birth to
Three)
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: SPED 220
Admission to School of Education required
Examines specific disabilities of infants and toddlers,
assessment methods for detecting significant delays, best
practices of family involvement in at-risk infant-toddler
programs and practical transition programming.
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431 /631 Methods for Students with Learning Disabilities
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: SPED 331/531 or consent of instructor
Admission to School of Education required
Advanced skills needed to organize and implement
individualized programs for students who have learning
disabilities. Emphasis is placed on informal assessment and
curriculum skills for teaching reading and language arts.
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432 /632 Language Development and Intervention for Students
with Disabilities
3 crs (3-0).
P: SPED 401/601
Admission to School of Education required
Education certification majors may also enroll
Theoretical models and strategies for assessing and teaching
language skills to students with disabilities.
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455 /655 Behavioral Assessment and Intervention for Students
with Severe Emotional Disturbance
3 crs (3-0). Su.
P: Sped 306/506, 401/601, and 460/660 or consent of
instructor.
Undergraduates need permission of department.
Develop and implement intensive approaches based upon
functional assessment. Focus is on students who exhibit
behaviors consistent with more severe forms of emotional
disturbance such as psychiatric disorders, depression,
anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and schizophrenia.
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460 /660 Introduction to the Education of Students with
Emotional Disturbance
3 crs (3-0). F, Su.
P: SPED200 or 300/500 or 400/600 or consent of instructor
Admission to School of Education required
Survey course of characteristics, causes, and intervention
in relation to the education of students with emotional
disturbance. Focus is on historical, theoretical, and
current issues impacting school-based practice.
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465 /665 Child Abuse and Neglect: Educational Implications
3 crs (3-0).
Provides professionals with basic information relative to
identifying and reporting suspected cases of child abuse and
neglect, effects of abuse and neglect upon the child's total
school performance, the role of community agencies, and the
school's role in prevention.
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467 /667 Curriculum Methods for Students with Emotional
Disturbance
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: Sped 306/506, 401/601, and 460/660 or consent of
instructor.
Undergraduates need permission of department.
Selection and application of appropriate curriculum methods,
materials, and activities based on social, emotional, and
academic assessment information is emphasized. Roles of
teacher as direct service provider, support service
provider, and consultant are addressed.
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470 Student Teaching in Special Education
7 crs. F, Sp.
Admission to School of Education required
Course may be taken 2 times
Admission to professional semester and department approval.
Student teaching in special education class all day for one-
half semester or half days for one semester.
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471 Student Teaching in Special Education
3-6 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Admission to School of Education required
Limited to special education majors
Course may be taken for a maximum of 18 credits
Teacher licensure, admitted to special education program,
completed methods courses, and departmental approval. On-the-
job practica have additional eligibility requirements.
Department permission required
Intended for teachers already certified who are seeking
additional licensure; student teaching experience specially
designed for the student.
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472 Student Teaching in Special Education
3 crs.
Admission to School of Education required
Course may be taken 2 times
Admission to professional semester
Department permission required
Student teaching in special education class one half day for
nine weeks.
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474 /674 Clinical Experiences with Students with Disabilities
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Admission to School of Education required
Minimum junior standing
Department permission required
Supervised clinical experiences with students with
disabilities.
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475 Internship Teaching
7-14 crs. F, Sp.
Admission to School of Education required
Admission to the professional semester and departmental
approval is required. Students with a major in Sped with
dual certification in Eled may register for an internship of
seven credits in Sped (Sped 475) and seven credits in Eled
(CI 440).
Department permission required
The intern is a paid contractual member of a public school
staff who spends an entire semester in a school system,
including the opening and closing periods.
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476 Professional Practices in Special Education
1 cr (2-0). F, Sp.
Admission to School of Education required
Capstone experience for majors in this department
Must be taken with F ED497
and appropriate student teaching course(s). Admission to
professional semester and recommendation of Sped department.
Provides a capstone experience in special education.
Students organize and synthesize information from
professional coursework, maintain and utilize a professional
portfolio, and design curricular and behavioral
interventions consistent with federal law and state
regulations.
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495 /695 Directed Studies in Special Education
1-3 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Arranged by department in response to need.
Group study, under the immediate direction of a Special
Education faculty member, of a defined problem not covered
in existing courses.
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499 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
Admission to School of Education required
Minimum junior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Permits a student to study a special problem or issue.
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701 Motor Function in Individuals with Disabilities
3 crs (2-1).
Theories, research, methods and implementation of motor
development programs for children and adolescents with
disabilities.
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708 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Special Education
3 crs (3-0).
P: Must be taken prior to taking 12 graduate credits in
M.S.E. program.
Instructor approval required
Study of issues and trends in special education. Prepares
students to be more effective graduate students by
developing critical thinking and technical writing skills.
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711 Program Planning for Students with Disabilities
3 crs (3-0).
Consent of instructor
Examination of alternative goals, objectives, curriculum,
methods and materials currently for use with students with
disabilities.
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714 Vocational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
2 crs.
P: SPED 314/514
Study of and field experiences in vocational and
habilitation service agencies.
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729 Organization and Administration of Education Programs
for Learners with Disabilities
3 crs (3-0). Su.
P: SPED 708 or consent of instructor
Prepares teachers, related service personnel, and
administrators to function proactively and successfully on
behalf of learners with disabilities and their families
through family, school, and community partnerships.
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731 Advanced Methods for Students with Learning
Disabilities
3 crs (3-0).
P: SPED 330/530, 401/601, 431/631
Advanced elementary or secondary methods including design
and modification of curricula, instructional assessment, and
social skills training; critical analysis of issues related
to the education of students with learning disabilities.
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735 Intervention for Students with Academic or Social
Needs
3 crs (3-0). Su.
P: SPED 401/601 and 431/631 or consent of instructor
Supervised experience teaching in a summer clinic. Use of
curriculum-based assessment to monitor academic, social, and
behavioral interventions with students who have academic or
social needs.
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765 Behavior Management Methods and Curriculum for
Students with Severe Emotional Disturbance
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: SPED 306/506, 401/601, 460/660
Focus on management techniques and instructional strategies
for the more severely emotionally disturbed. Areas addressed
include psychiatric disorders such as depression, school
phobia, somatic disorders, personality disorders, and
schizophrenia.
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770 Practicum in Special Education
3-6 crs.
P: Consent of department chair
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Available only to students with degree plan on file
including this course.
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775 Advanced Seminar and Practicum in Assessment
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: Sped 401/601, or 403/603, or consent of instructor.
Study of advanced skills, current trends, and issues in the
assessment of children/youth with disabilities. Includes
participation (one weekday per semester) in Human
Development Center, educational assessment, report writing,
and independent research.
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778 The Special Education Cooperating Teacher
3 crs (3-0).
Open to approved certified teachers
Designed to develop competencies in guidance and supervision
of practicum with children with disabilities.
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779 Special Education Supervision Practicum
3 crs.
P: SPED 778, current involvement in supervision
Designed for cooperating teachers who have completed Sped
778 The Special Education Cooperating Teacher. Supervision
competencies are developed through supervising student
teachers in school settings.
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780 Administration and Supervision of Special Education
3 crs (3-0).
Instructor approval required
Principles and practices in administration and supervision
of special education in urban, rural, and shared systems.
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784 Issues and Trends in Special Education
2 crs (2-0).
Instructor approval required
Contemporary issues and trends in special education,
including children's rights, educational needs, practices
and programs.
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793 Directed Studies in Education
1-3 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Approval of department chair and associate dean.
Group study, under the immediate supervision of a Department
of Special Education staff member, of a defined problem or
issue not covered in existing courses.
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795 Research Paper
1-2 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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797 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
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799 Thesis
1-6 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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