ESED 3113 - SURVEY OF THE EXCEPTIONAL LEARNER

This is a required course for certification in all Education programs, including Music Education. This is an introductory course that examines the history, characteristics, and issues in exceptional education. The course covers all areas of exceptionality and their manifestations from early childhood through adulthood. It is designed to provide students with a firm grounding in the foundations of special education and expose them to the reconstruction of the field, in order that they may better deal with new and ever-changing developments. In addition to classroom meetings, a minimum of 10 hours of observation/participation in a clinical setting is required. This course is recommended to be taken prior to any other Exceptional Student Education courses.

Prerequisites & Notes
None

Credits: 3