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• SPAN 490: Independent Study

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students have an opportunity to study selected areas in greater concentration. The nature of the topic selected and its treatment are determined in consultation with the instructor. credits) Independent Study courses give students the opportunity to pursue research and/or studies that are not part of the university's traditional course offerings. Students work one on one or in small groups with faculty guidance and are typically required to submit a final paper or project as determined by the supervising professor.
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• SPAN 495: Workshop

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.
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• SPAN 498: Selected Topics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.
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• SPED 121: Overview of Special Education

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  The purpose of this course is to provide a broad overview of the terminology, strategies, and issues commonly encountered when addressing the needs of exceptional individuals. This course takes a multidisciplinary approach that begins with an introduction to the history of special education and important legislation, followed by discussion of individual areas of exceptionalities. Emphasis will be placed on etiology, identification, assessment treatment and social issues and concerns.
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• SPED 122: Low Incidence Disabilities

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will examine best practice and policies relating to the educational consequences of low-incidence disabilities. An emphasis on deafness, blindness, deaf-blindness, severe disability and multiple disability will occur. Placement and accommodation issues in integrated educational settings will also be a focus.
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• SPED 139: Foundations of Academic Discovery

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Foundations of Academic Discovery serves as the entry point to the Rock Integrated Studies Program. With its strong faculty-student interaction, the course promotes intellectual inquiry, critical and creative thinking, and academic excellence. Through varied content, the course introduces students to academic discourse and information literacy while exploring topics such as diversity and inclusion and global awareness. This course will set students along the path to becoming engaged with issues and scholarship important to a 21st century education while they learn about themselves and their place in the world.
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• SPED 190: Experimental

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.
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• SPED 195: Workshop

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.
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• SPED 198: Selected Topics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.
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• SPED 220: The Nature and Needs of Autism Spectrum Disorders

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will focus on an understanding of the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and the implications for individual's lifespan. The course will explore the latest research on potential causes, best practices for assessment and intervention, as well as current legal and ethical issues related to autism services.
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