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Introduction to Special Education (EDTR 107)

Credit Course

3 credits

$122 per credit

in-county, fees apply

Blended, Online, In-person

Is a course in which students explore the applications of modern psychological research and principles pertaining to the education of special needs populations. The course includes historical foundations of special education, gifted and talented, intellectual disabilities, as well as sensorimotor, learning, and behavioral challenges, and the implications these conditions have for educational programming. Cultural perspectives, uses of appropriate educational and environmental modifications, as well as federal and state regulations for special needs populations are discussed. The course is designed primarily for pre-service teachers or others interested in the educational process. Course offered once a year (fall or spring). Same As: PSYC 107. Credit can be earned for one course only.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101. Corequisite(s): ENGL 101.

Sections

Winter 2025 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/02/2025 - 01/23/2025
    • Instructor: Melissa Lebowitz
    • Course ID: #11169

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/02/2025 - 01/23/2025
    • Instructor: Shannon Meers-Gimon
    • Course ID: #10594

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

Spring 2025 ( Sections)

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      12:45 - 2:10 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      TR
      Location: Dundalk, LOYD 218

    Section Information:

    • Format: In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Course ID: #23784

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      11:10 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      T
      Location: Essex, BESS 200
    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Blended
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Theresa Robinson
    • Course ID: #22869

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 02/24/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Theresa Robinson
    • Course ID: #22591

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the Late Start ten week session.

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      5:45 - 8:40 p.m.
      Days of Week:
      W
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Theresa Robinson
    • Course ID: #22695

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

  • Section Meeting Times:

    • Time:
      Flexible Time
      Location: Online

    Section Information:

    • Format: Online
    • 0 Available Seats
    • Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/18/2025
    • Instructor: Shannon Meers-Gimon
    • Course ID: #20442

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: Test and exams will be administered at assessment sites approved by the Instructor. Opportunities to meet face-to-face are at the Instructor's discretion.