EDUC 2301 Introduction to Special Populations

Course Information

Course Description

An enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that 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. The course provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations of P-12 special populations and should be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms with special populations. Students are required to have a criminal background check prior to field site experiences.

Prerequisite(s)

EDUC 1301

Assessment Levels

R3, E3, M2

CIP Code

13.1001

Credits (SCH)

3

Lecture-Lab-SCH

(3-1-3)