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• SOCA 204: Social Problems

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Current social problems in the United States examined from the major theoretical perspectives in sociology; substance abuse, crime and violence, family problems, ageism, sexism, racism, problems relating to work, education, urbanization, technology, health care, population and the environment. Core: D. Prerequisite:    SOCA 103
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• SOCA 210: Sociology of Gender

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course is an exploration of the ways in which gender influences social life, institutions, and interactions. Students will also explore the continuing prevalence of gender, socialization, gender inequality, diverse gender experiences, and the influence of gender in major social institutions. Core: SSHB. Prerequisite:    SOCA 103
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• SPEC 160: Introduction to Special Education

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course provides an overview of special education and disability perspectives from birth through 21. It addresses philosophical, historical, foundational, legal, and evidence-based aspects concerning the education of students with disabilities and their families. Using the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) and related federal and state laws as its framework, the course presents students with an overview of various disabilities, the special education process, equitable practices, and multiple evidence based educational approaches and strategies. Field experience observation hours outside of class are required. Students must submit current clearance paperwork to meet Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements.
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• SPEC 210G: Behavior Support

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course addresses positive behavior support practices used in diverse educational environments. It considers the purpose of behavior, positive approaches for preventing and replacing behaviors, and addresses special education related requirements and processes relating to discipline. The course addresses multi-tiered systems of support and evidenced-based behavioral interventions. SPEC210G is a designated Writing Intensive course for students in the special education degree major. Prerequisite:    ENGL 101 and SPEC 160 (Grade of C or Higher)
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• SPEC 220: Assessment in Special Education

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course provides opportunities to develop competencies necessary to participate in the special education assessment process. It addresses the role of assessment and assessment data in planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction in a standards aligned system through the lens of equity. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for creating and using a variety of assessment tools and how to use assessment data. All students must submit current clearance paperwork to meet Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements. Prerequisite:    SPEC 160 (Grade of C or Higher)
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• SPEC 240: Instructional Strategies for Inclusive Environments

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course considers multiple and varied instructional strategies and processes for responding to the diversity of learners in educational environments. It emphasizes the role of universal design for learning (UDL) and equitable practices for educating and including all children. Field Experiences outside of class Required. Students must submit current paperwork to meet Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements. Prerequisite:    SPEC 160 (Grade of C or Higher)
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• SPED 160: Introduction to Special Education

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course provides an overview of special education and disability perspectives. It addresses philosophical, historical, foundational, legal and research based aspects concerning the education of students with disabilities and their families. Using the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) and related federal and state laws as its framework, the course presents students with an overview of various disabilities, the special education process, and multiple educational approaches. Students are required to complete 10 (ten) hours of observing children in educational settings. Course may apply to PA's Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators. Child Abuse Registry, Criminal Background Check, and FBI clearances are required. Also available through Online Learning.
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• SPED 164: Introduction to Special Education for Paraeducators

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course provides the competences that support a qualified paraeducator. Using national and state standards as its framework, the course presents students with the varying roles and responsibilities of a paraeducator across multiple and diverse cultural and learning environments. Students are required to complete 30 (thirty) hours of field experience in an educational environment. Child Abuse Registry, Criminal Background Check, and the FBI clearances are required. Course may be applied to the PA's Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators. This course is also available through Online Learning.
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• SPED 170: Instructional Strategies-Inclusive Environment

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course addresses multiple and varied strategies and processes for educating all children. It addresses the diversity among learners regarding language, culture, and the educational environment in meeting individual needs. Child Abuse Registry, Criminal Background Check, FBI clearances required. Course may be applied to Pennsylvania's Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators. Also available through Online Learning. Prerequisite:    SPED 160
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• SPED 175: Behavior Support

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course provides an overview of positive behavior support practices used in educational environments. It considers the purpose of behavior and the positive approaches for preventing and responding to behavioral challenges in the classroom. Also Available via Online Learning. Prerequisite:    SPED 160
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