Academic Catalog

EDLD - Learning Disabilities (EDLD)

EDLD U410  Methods of Teaching Students with LD  3 Credit Hours  

Instructional strategies and practice for teaching learners with LD.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to professional program.  
Corequisite(s): EDLD U411 and EDLD U412.  
EDLD U411  Field Experience in Learning Disabilities I  1 Credit Hour  

Application of teaching methods in special education classroom setting.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the professional program.  
Corequisite(s): EDLD U410, EDLD U412.  
EDLD U412  Characteristics of Students with LD  3 Credit Hours  

Characteristics of students who have learning disabilities which are manifested in instructional settings. Specific characteristics that are factors in developing comprehensive, longitudinal individualized programs as well as guidelines regarding LD referral, assessment and placement procedures will be presented.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the professional program.  
Corequisite(s): EDLD U410 and EDLD U411.  
EDLD U414  Individualized Curriculum for Students with Disabilities  3 Credit Hours  

The various etiologies of conditions affecting students with mild/moderate disabilities. Cognitive characteristics of learners with mild/moderate disabilities and the impact on language development, academic performance, social skills, and emotional behavior will be included.

Prerequisite(s): EDLD U412.  
Corequisite(s): EDLD U440 and EDLD U483.  
EDLD U415  Reading Disorders and Reading Methods  3 Credit Hours  

Specific methods designed to facilitate the development of reading skills of students with learning disabilities. A practicum experience is required.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the professional program.  
Corequisite(s): EDLD U425 and EDLD U445 for LD program majors.  
EDLD U425  Field Experience in Reading and Language  1 Credit Hour  

Linguistic and reading needs in the special education classroom setting.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to professional program.  
Corequisite(s): EDLD U415 and EDLD U445.  
EDLD U440  Field Experience in Learning Disabilities II  1-3 Credit Hours  

Sequencing, implementing, and evaluating individual learning objectives in a professional setting. Students will select, adapt, and use instructional strategies and materials according to the characteristics of the learner.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the professional program.  
Corequisite(s): EDLD U414, EDLD U483, EDLD U485.  
EDLD U445  Language Disorders and Language Arts Methods  2 Credit Hours  

Specific methods designed to facilitate the development of oral and written language skills among students with learning disabilities.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the professional program.  
Corequisite(s): EDLD U415 and EDLD U425.  
EDLD U446  Math Disabilities and Math Methods  3 Credit Hours  

Learning disability specific methods designed to facilitate the development of mathematics concepts and skills. A practicum experience is required.

Prerequisite(s): MATH U231, MATH U232, MATH U233 and admission to the professional program.  
Corequisite(s): EDLD U410 and EDLD U412.  
EDLD U449  Issues and Trends in Exceptionalities  3 Credit Hours  

The philosophical, historical, and legal foundations of special education that connect with current issues and trends in special education.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to professional program.  
Corequisite(s): EDLD U470.  
EDLD U470  Student Teaching of Students with Learning Disabilities  12 Credit Hours  

A supervised clinical experience in special education, consisting of 14 weeks with 50 percent in an elementary school setting and the other 50 percent in a middle or high school setting. Pass/fail credit.

Prerequisite(s): Approved application for student teaching.  
Corequisite(s): EDLD U449.  
EDLD U483  Assessment of Students with Disabilities  3 Credit Hours  

The techniques and practices of diagnostic assessment, including ethical concerns and legal provisions/guidelines. Emphasis is on identifying typical, delayed, and disordered communication and reasoning patterns of individuals with exceptional learning needs.

Prerequisite(s): EDLD U412.  
Corequisite(s): EDLD U414 and EDLD U440.  
EDLD U485  Behavior Management in Special Education  3 Credit Hours  

Functional assessments, behavior intervention plans and positive social, emotional, and behavioral support strategies.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to professional program.