EDEX 621 (121) Education of Students with Exceptionalities (3)
Characteristics of persons with exceptionalities, implications for teaching and learning, and applications of special education procedures and services. Extensive field experiences are incorporated.

EDEX 622 (122) Nature of Learning Disabilities (3)
Prerequisite: EDEX 621 (121) or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Designed to teach students the history of the field of learning disabilities, related educational theories, available educational services, and appropriate strategies for working with individuals with learning disabilities. Field-based experiences are incorporated.

EDEX 623 (123) Nature of Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (3)
Prerequisite: EDEX 621(121) or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Study of individuals with emotional/behavioral disorders, major theoretical perspectives, and current issues and research. Factors which interrelate with emotional/behavioral disorders (community, school, family) are considered, and appropriate intervention strategies are studied. Field-based experiences are incorporated.

EDEX 741 (141) Procedures for Teaching Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs I: Pre-K Through Grade 5 (3)
Prerequisite: EDU 221 (ED 21) or equivalent; EDEX 622 (122) or EDEX 623 (123) or permission of instructor.
Processes of assessment specific to individuals with exceptional learning needs; the development of appropriate individualized education plans (IEPs) for these students, pre-K-grade 5; instructional theories and procedures; and planning of inclusive curricula. Study of appropriate and effective instructional practices using students' individualized family service plans (IFSPs) and IEPs.

EDEX 742 (142) Procedures for Teaching Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs II: Grade 6 Through Transition (3)
Prerequisite: EDU 221 (ED 21) or equivalent; EDEX 622 (122) or EDEX 623 (123) or permission of instructor. Procedures for teaching middle and high school students with exceptional learning needs and exploration of postsecondary/transition options. Study of appropriate and effective instructional practices using students' individualized education plans (IEPs) and individualized transition plans (ITPs). Includes research of appropriate alternative assessments. Collaboration with agencies is an integral to the course.

EDEX 643 (143) Differentiating Instruction for Students with Diverse Needs (3)
Theory and practical strategies for modifying curriculum to meet the needs of all students. Topics vary according to need, grade level, and subject area.

EDEX 745 (145) Social and Behavioral Interventions (3)
Prerequisite: EDEX 621 (121) or permission of instructor.
Development of a knowledge base and skills for implementing applied behavior analysis and social skills instruction with groups and individuals with variant behaviors.

EDEX 646 (146) Advanced Behavior Management (3)
Nonbehavioral techniques of managing variant behavior of exceptional children and youth, using the supportive, valuing, and social discipline models. Training in crisis resolution, crisis intervention and social skills.

EDEX 962 (162) Practicum in Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities (3)
Prerequisites: EDEX 621 (121), 622 (122), 741 (141), 742 (142), and 745 (145), or permission of instructor.
Supervised application of instructional and behavior management strategies for students with learning disabilities.

EDEX 963 (163) Practicum in Teaching Students with  Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: EDEX 621 (121), 623 (123), 741 (141), 742 (142) and 745 (145) or permission of instructor.
Supervised application of instructional and behavior management strategies for students with emotional/behavioral disorders.