| Course
Number | Description |
| SERP
556
or
EDP 560
| Disciplined
Inquiry in Education (3 units) Introduction to research
methods in education; analysis of research; writing of research
reviews; applying research results in educational settings.
Introduction to Educational Research
(3 units)
Introduction to methods of identifying educational research problems and the techniques used to solve them. This course will also provide a basis for interpreting and evaluating published research using basic measurement and statistical tools.
|
| SERP
500 | Foundations of Special Education and Rehabilitation (3 units)
Provides beginning graduate students with a knowledge of issues surrounding the fields of special education and rehabilitation. Issues include legal; principles and concepts of assessment; principles of teaching and counseling. Students will examine and develop their personal philosophies regarding assessment of, services to and intervention with individuals with exceptionalities.
Prerequisite(s): SERP 400. |
| SERP
503 | Special
Services in Schools (3 units)
Information to aid teachers in dealing with
responsibilities and concerns in school settings with regard to P.L. 94-142. Education
for All Handicapped Children Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Family
Education Rights and Privacy Act, and other legal issues. Graduate-level requirements
include in-depth paper(s) on aspects of current issues in the field. |
| SERP
504 | Cultural
and Linguistic Diversity in Exceptional Learners (3 units)
Provides a
theoretical base and practical approach to the study of special needs of students
with language and cultural differences; basic premises of bilingual special education
and the interface of the two fields. Graduate-level requirements include in-depth
paper(s) on aspects of current issues in the field. |
| SERP
519b | Assessment
of the needs of assistive technology for persons with visual impairments (2
units) Exploration of the latest technology, discussion of development
and types of software and hardware. Teaching curriculum for assistive technology
will be provided. |
| SERP
519c | Low
Vision and Visual Functioning Part II (2 units)
Emphasis is on application
of basic principles learned in the first low vision course. Assessment and development
of instructional low vision programs with and without optical devices are content
areas. |
|
SERP
520 |
Low Vision and Visual Functioning (3 units)
Anatomy and physiology of
the eye; implications of visual disorders including visual field losses; introduction
to optics; use of optical and non-optical aids in classroom settings. Graduate-level
requirements include writing at least one paper and one additional item. Prerequisite:
SERP 521. |
| SERP
521 | Introduction
to Visual Impairments and Deaf-Blindness (3 units)
An overview of educational
services for the student with visual impairments and multiple sensory impairments.
An emphasis is placed on the psychosocial effects of visual impairments on the
individual and means of compensating for those effects. |
| SERP
522 | Orientation
& Mobility for Teachers of Individuals with Visual Impairments (3 units)
Methods of teaching orientation and mobility skills to visually impaired and blind
students. Emphasis on the school-aged child, with particular attention to concept
development, orientation skills, pre-cane skills, personal safety, and independent
ambulation, including an introduction to long-cane techniques. Graduate-level
requirements include completion of an additional research paper and presentation. |
| SERP
523a | Braille
I (3 units)
Fundamentals of braille reading and writing, methods of teaching
braille and preparation of materials. |
| SERP
523b | Braille
II (3 units)
Advanced braille codes, including Nemeth (mathematical),
music, foreign language, and computer; includes instruction in the use of the
abacus for mathematics and instructional methods including materials
preparation. |
| SERP
524 | Methods
of Teaching the Visually Impaired (3 units)
Curriculum development and
adaptation in various educational programs; adaptation of classroom materials;
procedures for use with blind/partially sighted children and youth; emphasizes
teaching academic and non-academic skills and in educating students with non-disabled
peers. |
| SERP
526 | Principles
and Assessments of O & M (3 units)
In-depth study of the principles
supporting orientation and mobility instruction; assessment principles and strategies
specific to O & M. Prerequisite: SERP 520 or equivalent. |
| SERP
527 | Advanced
O & M Practice and Procedures (4 units)
Prepares orientation and mobility
(O & M) specialists in methods, techniques and approaches using the long cane
and other mobility devices essential in the development of travel skills of persons
with visual impairments. Prerequisite: SERP 520 or equivalent. |
| SERP
575 | Observation
and Participation in Special Education Programs (1-3 units)
Practical
experiences with individuals having special needs with focus on psychological,
educational and service-related implications and practices. Field trips, class
observations and seminars. May be repeated for a total of 6 units of credit. |
| SERP
587 | Psychosocial,
Cultural, and Familial Aspects of Disability (3 units)
Exploration of
the psychological, sociological, cultural, and familial aspects of disability
throughout the lifespan and implications; foundations for empowerment and enhancing
self-esteem. Graduate-level requirements include submitting an additional experiential
paper (focusing on culture) plus a project, as delineated in syllabus. Open to
SERP majors only. |
| SERP
593 | Internship
(1-12 units)
Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training
and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
May be repeated: an unlimited number of times; consult your department for details
and possible restrictions. |
| SERP
594 | Practicum
(1-3 units)
The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously
studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
May be repeated an unlimited number of times; consult your department for details
and possible restrictions. |
| SERP
595g | Orientation
and Mobility (3 units)
The exchange of scholarly information and/or secondary
research, usually in a small group setting. Instruction often includes lectures
by several different persons. Research projects may or may not be required of
course registrants. Prerequisites: SERP 520, SERP 526. |
