ECCE 2201 Exceptionalities

Provides for the development of knowledge and skills that will enable the student to understand individuals with special needs and appropriately guide their development. Special emphasis is placed on acquainting the student with programs and community resources that serve families with children with special needs. Topics include inclusion/least restrictive environment (LRE), physical and motor impairments, gifted/talented, intellectual and cognitive disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, communication disorders in speech and language, autism spectrum disorders, visual impairments, deaf and hard of hearing, health impairments, multiple disabilities, and community resources.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ECCE 1103 - Child Growth and Development with a grade of “C” or better

Corequisite

None

Lab Contact Hours

0

Lecture Contact Hours

45

Total Contact Hours

45