EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations

An enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that: (1) provides an overview of schooling and classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic and academic diversity, and equity with an emphasis on factors that facilitate learning; (2) provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations of P-12 special populations; (3) course content should be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Sixteen hours of field experience which must be with special populations in P-12 classrooms with special populations.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 3.0
Lecture hours: 3.0
Lab hours: 1.0