EDUC 7223 Introduction to Curriculum for the Exceptional Learner 3 credits

Introduction to the diverse needs of exceptional learners. Included in study will be characteristics of various exceptionalities, including but not limited to learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, mental impairment, hearing impairment, visual impairment, gifted and talented, Autism, and other handicapping impairments including attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The focus of the class is to provide information about laws and regulations governing exceptional learners, procedures and methods for teaching students with exceptionalities.