Special Education (Pre-K-12)
Shimada Resource Center
College of Education and Human Development
150 Ritter Annex
1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-8011 (phone)
215-204-4383 (fax)
Special Education (PreK-12)
Special Education (PreK-12) program in the College of Education and Human Development equips teachers with deep understandings of the sociocultural context of education, high-impact instructional practices, and empirically-supported, preventative approaches to provide equitable education to children with disabilities.
The program features uphold and further both the College’s and the University's mission in the following ways:
- Promoting evidence-based practice and effective implementation in the classroom
- Recognizing and ameliorating the impact of socio-cultural factors on the education of children with disabilities
- Advocating inclusive practices both within schools and within society as a whole
- Emphasizing preventative approaches to support improved teaching and learning
Courses
SPED 2128. Assistive Technology and Universal Design for Learning. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Early Childhood Education, Special Education.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Education & Human Development.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SPED 2201. Language Development and Communication Strategies. 3 Credit Hours.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Education & Human Development.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SPED 2231. Introduction to Special Education. 3 Credit Hours.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SPED 3187. Integrated Literacy and Special Education Practicum. 3 Credit Hours.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Education & Human Development.
Student Attribute Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Student Attributes: Clearance for Education.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: EDCNDCY.
Co-requisites: MGRE 3196, MGRE 3296.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Pre-requisites:
(MGRE 4108|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (MAES 3145|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (SPED 4109|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently)
SPED 3201. Effective Instructional Strategies for Young Students with Mild to Significant Disabilities. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Concentrations: Special Education.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Education & Human Development.
Student Attribute Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Student Attributes: Clearance for Education.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: EDCNDCY.
Co-requisites: SPED 3287.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
SPED 2231|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently.
SPED 3211. Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities. 3 Credit Hours.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Education & Human Development.
Student Attribute Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Student Attributes: Clearance for Education.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: EDCNDCY.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
SPED 2231|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently.
SPED 3287. Practicum for Diverse Learners. 3 Credit Hours.
Field of Study Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Concentrations: Special Education.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Education & Human Development.
Student Attribute Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Student Attributes: Clearance for Education.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: EDCNDCY.
Co-requisites: SPED 3201.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Pre-requisites:
SPED 2231|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently.
SPED 3304. Effective Teaching Strategies and Academic Interventions. 3 Credit Hours.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Education & Human Development.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SPED 3312. Methods and Curriculum for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities. 3 Credit Hours.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Education & Human Development.
Student Attribute Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Student Attributes: Clearance for Education.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: EDCNDCY.
Co-requisites: SPED 3332, SPED 3487.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SPED 3332. Assessing and Teaching Students with Mild Disabilities. 3 Credit Hours.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Education & Human Development.
Student Attribute Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Student Attributes: Clearance for Education.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: EDCNDCY.
Co-requisites: SPED 3312, SPED 3487.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SPED 3487. Practicum in Special Education. 3 Credit Hours.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Education & Human Development.
Student Attribute Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Student Attributes: Clearance for Education.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: EDCNDCY.
Co-requisites: SPED 3312, SPED 3332.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
SPED 4103. Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Education & Human Development.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: EDCNDCY.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
SPED 2231|Minimum Grade of C-|May not be taken concurrently.
SPED 4105. Assessment in Special Education. 3 Credit Hours.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Education & Human Development.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: EDCNDCY.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SPED 4106. Literacy Instruction for Young Children with Disabilities. 3 Credit Hours.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Education & Human Development.
Student Attribute Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Student Attributes: Clearance for Education.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: EDCNDCY.
Co-requisites: SPED 4105.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SPED 4109. Educating Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings. 3 Credit Hours.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Education & Human Development.
Student Attribute Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Student Attributes: Clearance for Education.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: EDCNDCY.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SPED 4196. Literacy Instruction for Students with Disabilities. 3 Credit Hours.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Education & Human Development.
Student Attribute Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Student Attributes: Clearance for Education.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: EDCNDCY.
Co-requisites: SPED 4105.
Course Attributes: WI
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SPED 4198. Literacy Instruction and Assessment in Special Education. 3 Credit Hours.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Education & Human Development.
Student Attribute Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Student Attributes: Clearance for Education.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: EDCNDCY.
Co-requisites: ECED 4187, ECED 4802, SPED 4103.
Course Attributes: WI
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SPED 4201. Effective Transition for Students with Disabilities. 3 Credit Hours.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Education & Human Development.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: EDCNDCY.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SPED 4331. Family and Interdisciplinary Collaborative/Consultation Skills. 3 Credit Hours.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Education & Human Development.
Student Attribute Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Student Attributes: Clearance for Education.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: EDCNDCY.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SPED 4801. Senior Seminar and Performance Assessment in Special Education. 3 Credit Hours.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Education & Human Development.
Student Attribute Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Student Attributes: Clearance for Education.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: EDCNDCY.
Co-requisites: SPED 4888.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
SPED 4888. Student Teaching in Special Education. 9 Credit Hours.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Education & Human Development.
Student Attribute Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Student Attributes: Clearance for Education.
Cohort Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Cohorts: EDCNDCY.
Co-requisites: SPED 4801.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.