SPED 261 – Issues in Exceptionalities
Prerequisites:
C or better in SPED 260
Examines contemporary issues in exceptionalities including existing legislative mandates in special education, funding of special education services, use of hearing aids/cochlear implants, appropriate educational systems for students with disabilities, appropriate placements, contentious issues of educating the gifted and talented, and the issue of adopting the general or separate curriculum in educating exceptional students.