English Track for M.S. in Instructional Leadership

Special Education  
List of all courses and their descriptions
List of all courses, their descriptions and offerings in the schedule book

SDIN0605 - Field Experiences 6085

Spring 2024

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SDIN0606 - Field Experiences 6060

Spring 2024

0 Credits
0 Credits

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SDIN0607 - Field Experiences 6070

Spring 2024

0 credits
0 Credits

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No Courses Found

SDIN0608 - Field Experiences 6080

Spring 2024

0 Credits
0 Credits

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No Courses Found

SDIN0645 - Field Experiences 6045

Spring 2024

0 Credit
0 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SDIN0645
Page 1 of 1
Credits: 0
Days: APPT
Location: Moon
Room:
Time: -
Instructor: Paul
Session: 5 (03/09/2024 - 05/03/2024)
Term: Spring 2024


SDIN0650 - Field Experiences 6050

Spring 2024

0 Credits
0 Credits

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SDIN0655 - Field Experiences 6055

Spring 2024

0 Credit
0 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SDIN0655
Page 1 of 1
Credits: 0
Days: APPT
Location: Moon
Room:
Time: -
Instructor: Tepe
Session: 1 (08/26/2024 - 12/13/2024)
Term: Fall 2024


SDIN0675 - Field Experiences 6075

Spring 2024

Course description unavailable, please contact Academic Services.

0 Credits

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No Courses Found

SDIN6020 - Read/Spec Ed: Instr Meth/Prac

Spring 2024

This course examines methods and best practices for developing literacy for students with exceptional needs. Reading, spelling, and written language are often major areas of concern and focus in student IEPs. This course explores the use of appropriate assessment tools, reading materials, universal design, and instructional strategies to increase the reading achievement of students across all levels of their education (elementary through high school). Assessment, implementation, and impact of Response to Intervention are addressed. In addition, the course investigates methods for adapting state standards and meeting NCLB and IDEA requirements for students with exceptional needs.
Prerequisites: SPED6080 and SPED6085 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SDIN6020
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Credits: 3
Days: T
Location: Moon
Room: Patrick Henry 306
Time: 06:00-10:00 pm
Instructor: Wagner
Session: 5 (03/09/2024 - 05/03/2024)
Term: Spring 2024
Prerequisites: SPED6080 and SPED6085 3 Credits


SDIN6030 - Special Education Settings

Spring 2024

The Special Education Setting course will focus on observations and participation in the field in a variety of settings including an inclusive elementary classroom, a special education classroom or resource room in a typical school, and a place that provides support services specifically for people with special needs (i.e. Pressley Ridge, Western PA School for Blind Children, or the DePaul School for Hearing and Speech). The course will focus on further developing instruction and management skill competencies needed to become a successful special education teacher. The course will be conducted online and in the field.
Prerequisites: SPED6080 and SPED6085 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SDIN6030
No Courses Found

SDIN6040 - High-Incidence Disab: Mths/Pra

Spring 2024

This course focuses on applying the knowledge and skills required to provide specially designed instruction to students with mild disabilities in inclusive learning environments. Major areas of study will include: IDEA and No Child Left Behind; inclusion models; student-centered learning; teacher-directed models; instructional accommodations, modifications, and strategies; positive behavior support; social skills; and teacher-family partnerships. Upon successful completion of this course, aspiring special education teachers will be able to demonstrate competence in using evidence-based instructional practices to teach all students.
Prerequisites: SPED6080 and SPED6085 3 Credits
3 Credits

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Credits: 3
Days: T
Location: Moon
Room: Hale Center 201
Time: 06:00-10:00 pm
Instructor: Graczyk
Session: 5 (03/09/2024 - 05/03/2024)
Term: Spring 2024
Prerequisites: SPED6080 and SPED6085 3 Credits


SDIN6045 - Transitioning

Spring 2024

3 Credits
3 Credits

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Page 1 of 1
Credits: 3
Days: W
Location: Moon
Room: Patrick Henry 306
Time: 06:00-10:00 pm
Instructor: Paul
Session: 5 (03/09/2024 - 05/03/2024)
Term: Spring 2024


SDIN6050 - Low-Incidence Disab: Mths/Prac

Spring 2024

This course examines policies, trends, educational practices, and societal perspectives related to students with low incidence disabilities. This course focuses on evidence based effective instruction delivery, behavioral intervention, instructional strategies, and assessment in reading, writing, math, and science instruction for students with low incidence disabilities. In addition, teachers will explore age-appropriate functional education, secondary transition processes, and community-based programs. Emphasis is placed on lesson planning, constructing materials, peer inclusive strategies, and collaboration. Evidence-based methods for design, delivery, and adaptation of instruction to implement student IEPs are explored.
Prerequisites: SPED6080 and SPED6085 Co-requisite: SPED0650 3 Credits
3 Credits

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No Courses Found

SDIN6055 - Introduction To Autism

Spring 2024

This course provides an overview of characteristics, assessment, and teaching strategies for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Current issues related to etiology, diagnosis, prevalence, prioritizing areas of teaching, environmental arrangements, and evidence based practices will be discussed. Special emphasis is placed on the use of Comprehensive Autism Assessment Tool and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Field experiences are embedded in this course. Co-Requisite: SPED0655 3 Credits
3 Credits

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Page 1 of 1
Credits: 3
Days: T
Location: Moon
Room: Patrick Henry 304
Time: 06:00-10:00 pm
Instructor: Tepe
Session: 5 (10/21/2024 - 12/13/2024)
Term: Fall 2024


SDIN6060 - Advanced Studies In Behavior

Spring 2024

This course was developed to provide the future special educator with the skills for utilizing positive behavior supports in the management of their learning environment. By studying the causes of behaviors, future teachers will have a deeper understanding of how to prepare their students with self-determination skills and how to reduce challenging behaviors. The class will examine research-based/teacher-tested procedures, strategies, and discipline models. Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), behavior supports, antecedent management, and encouraging positive alternative behaviors will be addressed. Effective prevention and intervention strategies will be emphasized. This course will equip the aspiring teacher to design instruction and supports in order to encourage positive changes in classroom behavior.
Prerequisites: SPED6080 and SPED6085 Co-requisite: SPED0606 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SDIN6060
No Courses Found

SDIN6070 - Communication and Special Educ

Spring 2024

This course addresses normal language and communication development and the language development of students with exceptional needs. Students will examine the language-literacy connection or the impact of language and language delays in reading and writing. Specific research validated instructional strategies focusing on the assessment and development of social and academic language skills are emphasized. This course explores assistive technology as a research supported tool to improve access to and participation in the general education curriculum. In addition, students will examine assistive technology and secondary transition. Students will integrate assistive technology in lesson planning to meet students' individual needs.
Prerequisites: SPED6080 and SPED6085 Co-requisite: SPED0607 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SDIN6070
No Courses Found

SDIN6075 - Advanced Studies In Autism

Spring 2024

Students in this course will discuss the variety of programming options available to children and families, investigate social skills programs, explore communication approaches, and research evidence-based interventions for students with ASD. Students will complete an intervention assessment tool and create specially designed instruction for a student on the spectrum. Finally, students in this course will synthesize this information and reflect on issues as they apply to families and individuals on the spectrum throughout their life. Pre-requisites: SPED6055 and Department Head Approval Co-requisites: SPED0675 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SDIN6075
No Courses Found

SDIN6080 - Special Learning Needs

Spring 2024

This course is designed to provide the aspiring teacher with the skills and knowledge to effectively coordinate the classroom learning environment to address the diverse learning needs of all students in the general education classroom setting. Characteristics of students with special needs, modifications in teaching methods, and classroom management techniques for academic, social, emotional, and cognitive differences will be addressed. Students will utilize various assessment techniques, design activities with accommodations to meet students' special needs, and will become familiar with many different augmentative technological devices available for use in the classroom setting. Federal legislation, team collaboration, special support services, and IEPs will be addressed. Co-requisite: SPED0608 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SDIN6080
No Courses Found

SDIN6085 - Principles Of Inclusion

Spring 2024

This course is designed to provide the aspiring teacher with the skills and knowledge to effectively apply the principles of inclusion in general education classrooms. The four principles-all learners and equal access; individual strengths and needs and diversity; reflective practices and differentiated instruction; and community and collaboration-provide the framework for this course. Cohort discussions, role playing, and in-class activities will help future practitioners reflect on their own beliefs and values as well as refine their professional practices to design inclusive classroom environments that facilitate the learning of all students in our schools.
Prerequisite: SPED6080 Co-requisite: SPED0605 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SDIN6085
Page 1 of 1
Credits: 3
Days: T
Location: Moon
Room: Hale Center 309
Time: 06:00-10:00 pm
Instructor: Schleicher
Session: 3 (01/16/2024 - 03/08/2024)
Term: Spring 2024
Prerequisite: SPED6080 Co-requisite: SPED0605 3 Credits


SDIN6090 - Asses/Eval Individ Instruction

Spring 2024

This course is designed to teach aspiring special education teachers how to conduct assessments and evaluations. Students will learn to create and employ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that meet the diverse needs of the students in their classrooms. Assessment techniques developed from research-based practices and state/federal mandates will be taught. Levels of learning from early intervention to transitions will be addressed. The course will present multiple formal, informal, summative, formative, and performance-based assessment tools for inclusive and special education classrooms.
Prerequisites: SPED6080 and SPED6085 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SDIN6090
No Courses Found

SDIN6095 - Practicum In Special Education

Spring 2024

The online practicum is the capstone course for certified teachers seeking teacher certification in Special Education. Under the supervision of a mentor, graduate students will engage in ninety hours of field-based, directed study experiences in approved educational settings and provide documentation of their knowledge and skills according to the Standards for the Preparation of Special Education Teachers developed by the Council for Exceptional Children. During the practicum, students will also be evaluated in the areas of Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instructional Delivery, and Professionalism. Each student will prepare a formal oral presentation of their Practicum experience for RMU faculty members and students.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Head 3 Credits
3 Credits

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No Courses Found

SPED0605 - Field Experiences 6085

Spring 2024

Course description unavailable, please contact Academic Services. Please try again at a later time 0 Credits
0 Credits

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No Courses Found

SPED0606 - Field Experiences 6060

Spring 2024

Course description unavailable, please contact Academic Services. Please try again at a later time 0 Credits
0 Credits

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No Courses Found

SPED0607 - Field Experiences 6070

Spring 2024

Course description unavailable, please contact Academic Services. Please try again at a later time 0 Credits
0 Credits

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No Courses Found

SPED0608 - Field Experiences 6080

Spring 2024

Course description unavailable, please contact Academic Services. Please try again at a later time 0 Credits
0 Credits

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No Courses Found

SPED0645 - Field Experiences 6045

Spring 2024

Course description unavailable, please contact Academic Services. Please try again at a later time 0 Credits
0 Credits

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No Courses Found

SPED0650 - Field Experiences 6050

Spring 2024

Course description unavailable, please contact Academic Services. Please try again at a later time 0 Credits
0 Credits

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No Courses Found

SPED0655 - Field Experiences 6055

Spring 2024

Course description unavailable, please contact Academic Services. Please try again at a later time 0 Credits
0 Credits

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No Courses Found

SPED0675 - Field Experiences 6075

Spring 2024

Course description unavailable, please contact Academic Services. Please try again at a later time 0 Credits
0 Credits

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No Courses Found

SPED6020 - Read/Spec Ed: Instr Meth/Prac

Spring 2024

This course examines methods and best practices for developing literacy for students with exceptional needs. Reading, spelling, and written language are often major areas of concern and focus in student IEPs. This course explores the use of appropriate assessment tools, reading materials, universal design, and instructional strategies to increase the reading achievement of students across all levels of their education (elementary through high school). Assessment, implementation, and impact of Response to Intervention are addressed. In addition, the course investigates methods for adapting state standards and meeting NCLB and IDEA requirements for students with exceptional needs.
Prerequisites: SPED6080 and SPED6085 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SPED6020
No Courses Found

SPED6030 - Special Education Settings

Spring 2024

The Special Education Setting course will focus on observations and participation in the field in a variety of settings including an inclusive elementary classroom, a special education classroom or resource room in a typical school, and a place that provides support services specifically for people with special needs (i.e. Pressley Ridge, Western PA School for Blind Children, or the DePaul School for Hearing and Speech). The course will focus on further developing instruction and management skill competencies needed to become a successful special education teacher. The course will be conducted online and in the field.
Prerequisites: SPED6080 and SPED6085 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SPED6030
No Courses Found

SPED6040 - High-Incidence Disab: Mths/Pra

Spring 2024

This course focuses on applying the knowledge and skills required to provide specially designed instruction to students with mild disabilities in inclusive learning environments. Major areas of study will include: IDEA and No Child Left Behind; inclusion models; student-centered learning; teacher-directed models; instructional accommodations, modifications, and strategies; positive behavior support; social skills; and teacher-family partnerships. Upon successful completion of this course, aspiring special education teachers will be able to demonstrate competence in using evidence-based instructional practices to teach all students.
Prerequisites: SPED6080 and SPED6085 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SPED6040
No Courses Found

SPED6045 - Transitioning

Spring 2024

Course description unavailable, please contact Academic Services. Please try again at a later time 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SPED6045
No Courses Found

SPED6050 - Low-Incidence Disab: Mths/Prac

Spring 2024

This course examines policies, trends, educational practices, and societal perspectives related to students with low incidence disabilities. This course focuses on evidence based effective instruction delivery, behavioral intervention, instructional strategies, and assessment in reading, writing, math, and science instruction for students with low incidence disabilities. In addition, teachers will explore age-appropriate functional education, secondary transition processes, and community-based programs. Emphasis is placed on lesson planning, constructing materials, peer inclusive strategies, and collaboration. Evidence-based methods for design, delivery, and adaptation of instruction to implement student IEPs are explored.
Prerequisites: SPED6080 and SPED6085 Co-requisite: SPED0650 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SPED6050
No Courses Found

SPED6055 - Introduction To Autism

Spring 2024

This course provides an overview of characteristics, assessment, and teaching strategies for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Current issues related to etiology, diagnosis, prevalence, prioritizing areas of teaching, environmental arrangements, and evidence based practices will be discussed. Special emphasis is placed on the use of Comprehensive Autism Assessment Tool and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Field experiences are embedded in this course. Co-Requisite: SPED0655 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SPED6055
No Courses Found

SPED6060 - Advanced Studies In Behavior

Spring 2024

This course was developed to provide the future special educator with the skills for utilizing positive behavior supports in the management of their learning environment. By studying the causes of behaviors, future teachers will have a deeper understanding of how to prepare their students with self-determination skills and how to reduce challenging behaviors. The class will examine research-based/teacher-tested procedures, strategies, and discipline models. Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), behavior supports, antecedent management, and encouraging positive alternative behaviors will be addressed. Effective prevention and intervention strategies will be emphasized. This course will equip the aspiring teacher to design instruction and supports in order to encourage positive changes in classroom behavior.
Prerequisites: SPED6080 and SPED6085 Co-requisite: SPED0606 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SPED6060
No Courses Found

SPED6070 - Communication and Special Educ

Spring 2024

This course addresses normal language and communication development and the language development of students with exceptional needs. Students will examine the language-literacy connection or the impact of language and language delays in reading and writing. Specific research validated instructional strategies focusing on the assessment and development of social and academic language skills are emphasized. This course explores assistive technology as a research supported tool to improve access to and participation in the general education curriculum. In addition, students will examine assistive technology and secondary transition. Students will integrate assistive technology in lesson planning to meet students' individual needs.
Prerequisites: SPED6080 and SPED6085 Co-requisite: SPED0607 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SPED6070
No Courses Found

SPED6075 - Advanced Studies In Autism

Spring 2024

Students in this course will discuss the variety of programming options available to children and families, investigate social skills programs, explore communication approaches, and research evidence-based interventions for students with ASD. Students will complete an intervention assessment tool and create specially designed instruction for a student on the spectrum. Finally, students in this course will synthesize this information and reflect on issues as they apply to families and individuals on the spectrum throughout their life. Pre-requisites: SPED6055 and Department Head Approval Co-requisites: SPED0675 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SPED6075
No Courses Found

SPED6080 - Special Learning Needs

Spring 2024

This course is designed to provide the aspiring teacher with the skills and knowledge to effectively coordinate the classroom learning environment to address the diverse learning needs of all students in the general education classroom setting. Characteristics of students with special needs, modifications in teaching methods, and classroom management techniques for academic, social, emotional, and cognitive differences will be addressed. Students will utilize various assessment techniques, design activities with accommodations to meet students' special needs, and will become familiar with many different augmentative technological devices available for use in the classroom setting. Federal legislation, team collaboration, special support services, and IEPs will be addressed. Co-requisite: SPED0608 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SPED6080
No Courses Found

SPED6085 - Principles Of Inclusion

Spring 2024

This course is designed to provide the aspiring teacher with the skills and knowledge to effectively apply the principles of inclusion in general education classrooms. The four principles-all learners and equal access; individual strengths and needs and diversity; reflective practices and differentiated instruction; and community and collaboration-provide the framework for this course. Cohort discussions, role playing, and in-class activities will help future practitioners reflect on their own beliefs and values as well as refine their professional practices to design inclusive classroom environments that facilitate the learning of all students in our schools.
Prerequisite: SPED6080 Co-requisite: SPED0605 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SPED6085
No Courses Found

SPED6090 - Asses/Eval Individ Instruction

Spring 2024

This course is designed to teach aspiring special education teachers how to conduct assessments and evaluations. Students will learn to create and employ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that meet the diverse needs of the students in their classrooms. Assessment techniques developed from research-based practices and state/federal mandates will be taught. Levels of learning from early intervention to transitions will be addressed. The course will present multiple formal, informal, summative, formative, and performance-based assessment tools for inclusive and special education classrooms.
Prerequisites: SPED6080 and SPED6085 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SPED6090
No Courses Found

SPED6095 - Practicum In Special Education

Spring 2024

The online practicum is the capstone course for certified teachers seeking teacher certification in Special Education. Under the supervision of a mentor, graduate students will engage in ninety hours of field-based, directed study experiences in approved educational settings and provide documentation of their knowledge and skills according to the Standards for the Preparation of Special Education Teachers developed by the Council for Exceptional Children. During the practicum, students will also be evaluated in the areas of Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instructional Delivery, and Professionalism. Each student will prepare a formal oral presentation of their Practicum experience for RMU faculty members and students.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Head 3 Credits
3 Credits

Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with SPED6095
No Courses Found