ECE-140 - The Exceptional Child

3 credits

This course focuses on understanding the needs of young students with exceptionalities, including children who require special education services and those who are gifted and talented. Students will learn the historical foundation of special education. Strategies for identifying learning needs and planning curriculum around those needs will be emphasized. The referral process and early intervention services will also be explored.

This course requires 10 hours of fieldwork/observation in an early childhood environment.

Course previously known as: CHLD-160