SPED 5340 Developing Consultative Skills with Parents and Professionals (3)
Emphasis will focus on communication skills needed in working with parents and professionals regarding short and long range planning for the handicapped individual.

SPED 5390 Assistive Technology for Special Education (3)
A course designed to develop skills in the use of assistive technology, to include giving assistive tech evaluations.

SPED 5430 Problems in Special Education (3)
Designed for those special topics not covered in scheduled classes.

SPED 5530 Instructional Implementation in Special Education (3)
A practical course designed to acquaint the student with formal and informal instructional techniques and the development of prescriptive programs.

SPED 5550 Trends and Issues in Special Education (3)
A research-oriented course concerned with recent or basic ideas and developments in special education. All areas of exceptionality will be covered.

SPED 5710 Organization and Administrations of Special Education (3)
Designed to acquaint the student with the federal, state and local administrative organization of special education. Special emphasis will be given to the funding and regulatory functions of Public Law 94-142.

SPED 5720 Multidisciplinary Assessment in Special Education (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate or undergraduate courses in psychological and educational testing
An in-depth study of the diagnostic techniques used by educators, psychologist and other professionals. Students will participate in multidisciplinary assessments of exceptional children.

SPED 5730 Seminar on Characteristics: Mild and Moderate Disabilities (3)
Designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of students teaching or preparing to teach the mild/moderate disabled pupil. Characteristics, instructional procedures and behavior management are among the topics covered.

SPED 5740 Seminar on Severe/Profound Disabilities (3)
Designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of students teaching or preparing to teach the severe/profound disabled pupil. Characteristics, instructional procedures and behavior management are among the topics covered.

SPED 5750 Classroom Management of Learners with Special Needs (3)
Various approaches to classroom management will be presented as related to instructional techniques, parent involvement and cultural differences.

SPED 5760 Seminar on Teacher Gifted and Talented (2)
A review of research and latest developments associated with identifying, teaching and developing programs for the gifted.