SPED 430 - Early Childhood-Special Education

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall

This course examines: Growth and development of children from birth to age 9 in the context of family life; etiological factors affecting young children with developmental delays; cultural, familial, educational and legal implications; behavioral characteristics of children in early intervention programs; the philosophy, methods, materials, settings and acceptable standards involved in the intervention and instructional procedures of early childhood-special education programs.

Prerequisite(s): SPED 300. Recommended SPED 420.
Crosslisted With: SPED 630