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2014-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PY 3020 - Psychology and Education of the Exceptional Child

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This course provides an introduction to special education populations and examines the effect of different handicapping conditions on learning. Methods of diagnosis and adaptation/accommodation of instructional methods are presented through case studies, observations and empirical research. Though the major focus of the course is on disabilities, attention is given to the needs of the gifted student as well. A service learning project may be required.
 

Prerequisite: PY 1000 .