2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
 

Credit designation at right of title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (sh) semester hours of credit per semester.

EDEX: Education of Exceptional Persons

Department of Special Education and Clinical Services

College of Education and Educational Technology

EDEX 111 Introduction to Exceptional Persons

3c-0l-3sh

Prerequisite: For department majors and official incoming transfers only

Surveys characteristics, needs, problems, and behavior patterns of any person who deviates sufficiently from “normal” to be considered exceptional. Consideration to those who fall intellectually both above and below average and to those who are handicapped visually, acoustically, behaviorally, orthopedically, neurologically, or in respect to speech patterns.

EDEX 112 Typical and Atypical Growth and Development   

3c-0l-3sh

Prerequisites: EDEX 111, PSYC 101

Presents foundations of human growth from conception, including basic embryogenesis, up to but not including adolescence. Considers the biological, cultural, educational, and parenting influences that shape the child, as well as selective examples of normal and deviant physical and intellectual development.

EDEX 221 Methods of Teaching Mathematics to Persons with Disabilities   

3c-0l-3sh

Prerequisites: MATH 151, EDEX 111

Emphasizes recent developments in elementary curriculum and instructional techniques for developing concepts; implications of recent resource developments and materials helpful to the prospective special education teacher. An emphasis is also placed on methods of helping children learn mathematical concepts through physical activity and on ways to adapt regular classroom materials to meet needs and abilities of slow and disabled learners.

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EDEX 222 Methods of Teaching Reading to Persons with Disabilities  

3c-0l-3sh

Prerequisite: Sophomore status or above

Presents basic concepts of developmental reading instruction and systematic coverage of the methods of teaching reading from readiness stages through eighth grade. Diagnostic-prescriptive techniques are included.

EDEX 231 Methods of Teaching Content Area Subjects to Persons with Disabilities  

3c-0l-3sh

Prerequisites: EDEX 111, 2.5 GPA

Presents methods for teaching science and social studies to the mentally and/or physically handicapped. Scope and sequence of content, as well as evaluative techniques for each content area, are studied. Integration of other content areas and skill areas is stressed. Also stresses teaching in both resource room and less restrictive environments. (Offered as EX 322 prior to Spring, 1998)

EDEX 300 Education of Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Elementary Classrooms  

2c-0l-2sh

Prerequisites: For Early Childhood and Elementary Education majors only; to be taken only during the semester of the designated methods courses

Examines the issues associated with education of students with diverse learning needs, particularly those with disabilities or who are at risk for school failure. There is an emphasis on special education, particularly the legal rights of students with exceptionalities and their parents, and the responsibilities of educators in addressing those rights. Examines the differential impact of student characteristics on elementary-level school performance and instructional methods proven to be effective in educating students with disabilities and learning style differences.

EDEX 301 Education of Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Secondary Settings   

2c-0l-2sh

Prerequisite: For Secondary Education majors and others who will be certified to teach content from K-12

Recommendation: It is strongly recommended that students take this course in the same semester as the designated methods course.

Examines the issues associated with education of students with diverse learning needs, particularly those with disabilities or who are at risk for school failure. There is an emphasis on special education, particularly the legal rights of students with exceptionalities and their parents, and the responsibilities of educators in addressing those rights. Examines the differential impact of student characteristics on secondary-level school performance and instructional methods proven to be effective in educating students with disabilities and learning style differences.

EDEX 321 Methods of Teaching Language Arts to Persons with Disabilities  

3c-0l-3sh

Prerequisites: EDEX 111, EDEX 222, and SPLP 254, 2.5 GPA

A review of typical and atypical characteristics of the handicapped in relationship to the language arts. Deals with preparation and execution of units of instruction in language arts for mentally and/or physically handicapped persons. Diagnostic and prescriptive approaches are included; integration of language arts with a highlight on reading is stressed.

EDEX 340 Introduction to Behavior Management in Special Education      

3c-0l-3sh

Prerequisites: EDEX 111, EDEX 112, EDSP 102, 2.5 GPA

An overview of systematic behavioral change techniques for use with students in a variety of special education settings including integrated, resource, self-contained, special school, and residential. Emphasizes a case analysis approach to creating and evaluating behavioral changes for students with mild to severe disabilities.

EDEX 415 Preschool Education for Children with Disabilities    

3c-0l-3sh

Prerequisites: Departmental permission, 2.5 GPA

Provides information on assessment, intervention strategies, curriculum, and prescriptive planning for preschool children with disabilities. Serves as a course for departmental majors who are specifically interested in early childhood education, as an elective for other interested students in related fields, and as a priority course for Early Childhood Education majors.

EDEX 416 Education of Persons with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

3c-0l-3sh

Prerequisites: Junior status or above, 2.5 GPA

Focuses on major theoretical positions regarding etiology of emotional and behavioral disorders, definition and identification of the population, and educational approaches. Reviews research in the field, including current issues, trends, practices, and services.

EDEX 417 Education of Persons with Mental Retardation or Developmental Disabilities   

3c-0l-3sh

Prerequisites: Junior status or above, 2.5 GPA

Focuses on major theoretical positions regarding etiology of mental retardation and developmental disabilities, including autism. Definition, identification, and educational approaches are discussed. Reviews research in the field, including current issues, trends, practices, and services.

EDEX 418 Education of Persons with Physical or Multiple Disabilities  

3c-0l-3sh

Prerequisites: Junior status or above, 2.5 GPA

Focuses on major theoretical positions regarding etiology of a wide and diverse range of physical/multiple disabilities, the definition and identification of the population, and educational approaches. Reviews research in the field, including current issues, trends, practices, and services.

EDEX 419 Education of Persons with Brain Injuries or Learning Disabilities      

3c-0l-3sh

Prerequisites: Junior status or above, 2.5 GPA

Focuses on major theoretical positions regarding etiology of neurological and learning disabilities, definition and identification of the population, and educational approaches. Reviews research in the field, including current issues, trends, practices, and services.

EDEX 425 Methods and Curriculum (Mild-Moderate Disabilities) 

3c-0l-3sh

Prerequisites: EDEX 221, 222, 231, 321, 340, 2.5 GPA

Provides in-depth examination of assessment methods, strategies, and curricula. Emphasizes assessment methods and strategies used in a variety of service models that serve elementary- and secondary-level students with learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, mild mental retardation, and high-function autism.

EDEX 435 Methods and Curriculum (Severe-Profound Disabilities) 

3c-0l-3sh

Prerequisites: EDEX 221, 222, 231, 321, 340, 2.5 GPA

Emphasizes methods designed to facilitate the development of an integrated, functional, and community-based curriculum that will prepare students for participation in a wide variety of postschool environments.

EDEX 440 Ethical and Professional Behavior   

1c-0l-1sh

Prerequisites: Departmental permission, 2.5 GPA

Emphasizes ethical and professional behavior for student teachers and professional employees. Possibilities for and methods of initiating and profiting from postbaccalaureate study are indicated. Student teachers are required to complete and present a curriculum book regarding each student-teaching experience.

EDEX 480 Seminar in Special Education   

var-1-3sh

Prerequisite: Departmental permission

Interested students may use this course for the pursuit of knowledge regarding specific concerns of the exceptional which are not ordinarily considered in such detail during regular classroom instruction. Students wishing to enroll are expected to submit a written proposal regarding their desire for study at the time permission for enrollment is sought. With permission, the course may be repeated for credit.

EDEX 481 Special Topics   

var-1-3sh

Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content

Special topics courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.

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