Department: Special Education

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SPED2309Adapted KinesiologyAn overview of various disabling conditions, laws that apply to persons with disabilities, and methods of adapting physical activities and sports so that all individuals, regardless of ability or disability, may enjoy and benefit from them. Moreover,...
SPED3310Resilience: Helping At-Risk ChildrenBounce BackA study of the contributing factors of at-risk children; the components and process of resilience; protective factors and therapeutic approaches that communicate and encourage resilience. Fall, Spring Crosslisted: PSYC 3310
SPED3311Behavioral Management for the Inclusive ClassroomThis course focuses on research-based strategies designed to create positive learning environments for students with special needs. Topics include creating positive interpersonal relationships in the classroom, increasing student motivation and learn...
SPED3312Legal & Ethical Framework for Special EducationThe purpose of this course is to interpret and apply current special education in policies and laws. Teacher candidates will develop skills to be professional and ethical leaders.
SPED3313Foundations of TeachingThis course is an introductory course in education that will explore the requirements for becoming a certified teacher in Texas. Through this study, teacher candidates in this class will be expected to confirm that they are well-suited for entering t...
SPED3314Math for Learners With Special NeedsThis course will provide candidates with knowledge of instructional methods and strategies for teaching mathematics to students with special needs. Candidates will explore research, resources, and best practices in mathematics instruction to yield me...
SPED3315Literacy for Learners With Special NeedsThis course focuses on literacy instruction for students with special needs. Candidates will understand assessment and its role in identifying and improving reading difficulties in special needs learners.
SPED3320Classroom Assessment for Learners with Special NeedsThis course will provide teacher candidates the knowledge needed to assess students with special needs. Practical applications of assessment results for students with disabilities will be addressed. Candidates will gain skills in designing, administe...
SPED3390Resilience: Hlpg at Rish ChildResilience: Helping at Risk Children
SPED4010TExES Content EC-12 Special EducationThis required course is designed to help candidates prepare for the state examination -Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES). The course will use state authorized preparation materials. Candidates must score a minimum of 85% on the DBU pr...
SPED4310Introduction to the Exceptional LearnersLearning styles and effective teaching strategies for exceptional learners using the application of research on identification, assessment, teaching, and technology for the full range of exceptional learners from learning different to gifted-and-tal...
SPED4311Instructional Technology for Students with Special NeedsThis course will integrate instructional and assistive technology into all content areas for students with disabilities to enhance teaching and learning. This course will utilize the International Society for Technology Standards.
SPED4312The Inclusive ClassroomThis course includes the identification of the principles and models of inclusion, best practices for inclusive settings, supports such as accommodations, differentiated instruction and universally designed learning to allow students with disabilitie...
SPED4313Severe Behavioral ChallengesThis course will focus on preparing teacher candidates best practices in addressing students with severe behavior challenges. In addition, teacher candidates will focus on research based strategies designed to create positive learning environments fo...
SPED4314Teaching Students With Severe DisabilitiesThis course will address the characteristics of students with severe disabilities. Teacher candidates will acquire the skills to adapt, modify, and deliver grade level instruction in the academic content and appropriate functional skills content for...
SPED4315High Incidence DisabiltiesReserved for new degree.
SPED4316Teaching Students With High-Incidence DisabilitiesThis course will address the definition and characteristics of students with high-incidence disabilities. Teacher candidates will explore research, resources, and recommended practices across the content areas that yield high expectations and meaning...
SPED4317Special Education Managementreserved for committee - to be +ed w/SPED 5317
SPED4320Pedagogy of Special EducationThis course addresses effective methods and practices for teaching students with disabilities to include learner characteristics, learner needs, and the delivery of instructional strategies, resources, and supports to ensure student success.
SPED4330Legal, Procedural, and Program Practices In Special EducationThis course examines the identification, assessment and instruction of students with special needs. Emphasis will be placed on the presentation of special education roles, placement alternatives, legal implications, current status and trends in speci...
SPED4332Diagnosing and Correcting ReadingDifficulties With Clinical ExperienceAn intensive study of specific techniques for diagnosing problem areas in reading and remediation techniques for supplementing classroom activities.
SPED4333Clinical Experiences in Correcting Reading DifficultiesThis is a course that gives teacher candidates the opportunity to work with public school students who have reading difficulties. The teacher candidate will, with the diagnostic tools learned in READ 4330 Recognizing and Instructing Struggling Reader...
SPED4350Educating Students With EmotionalBehavioral DisordersReserved by Catana Hubbard, 08/18/23 To be cross-listed with SPED 5350
SPED4392Pedagogy of Special EducationThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
SPED5010Special Education SeminarCROSSED WITH SPED 4010
SPED5020Diagnostician's SeminarNo Description Set
SPED5310Introduction to Exceptional LearnersLearning styles and effective teaching strategies for exceptional learners using the application of research on identification, assessment, teaching, and technology of the full range of exceptional learners including disabled and gifted-and-talented...
SPED5315Introduction to Exceptional LearnersAnd Montessori FoundationsThis course focuses on the Medical-Scientific Montessori philosophy and methods used in inclusion classrooms. Knowledge of the Montessori methodology and how it is applied to children with various disabilities, as well as the typically developing chi...
SPED5317Special Education Managementreserved for commiitee - to be +ed w/ SPED 4317
SPED5320Pedagogy of Special EducationThis course addresses effective methods and practices for teaching students with disabilities to include learner characteristics, learner needs and the delivery of instructional strategies, resources and supports to ensure student success. This 5000-...
SPED5330Legal, Procedural and Program Practices Special EducationThis course examines the identification, assessment, and instruction of students with special needs. Emphasis will be placed on the presentation of special education roles, placement alternatives, legal implications, current status, and trends in spe...
SPED5332Diagnosing and Correction ReadingDifficultiesAn intensive study of specific techniques for diagnosing problem areas in reading and of remediation techniques for supplementing classroom activities. This 5000-level course is cross-listed with a 4000-level course and includes specific graduate cou...
SPED5333Clinical Experience Correcting Reading DifficultiesDirected experience in diagnosing and correcting reading problems of the individual child through field experience. This course contains a field-based service-learning component. This 5000-level course is cross-listed with a 4000-level course and inc...
SPED5334Studies in the Diagnosing andClinical Correction of ReadingDifficultiesAn intensive study of the scientific-based diagnostic and prescriptive techniques, utilizing best practices to identify specific strategies for enhancing the acquisition of reading skills. Directed field experience in diagnosing and correcting target...
SPED5350Educating Students with Emotional and Behavioral DisabilitiesThis course addresses current research and best practices for supporting students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on identification, a continuum of supports, positive behavioral interventions, and effective instruc...
SPED5390Independent Study in Special EducactionIndependent Study courses are devised by professors to permit students to explore material not offered in regularly scheduled courses.
SPED5392Pedagogy of Special EducationThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
SPED5393Legal, Procedural and Program PracticesIn Special EducationThis is an experimental course and is not listed in the current version of the Dallas Baptist University Undergraduate Catalog or Graduate Catalog. Experimental courses are identified by a '9' as the third digit of the course number (e.g., ENGL 2390)...
SPED6010Defense of DegreeBecause of Dallas Baptist University's quest for meaningful assessment of graduate candidates, a defense of degree is required in all College of Education Graduate Programs. The defense of degree is a capstone collection of signature assessments and...
SPED6020Educational Diagnostician SeminarThis required course is designed to help candidates prepare for the state examination -Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES). The course will use state authorized preparation materials. Candidates must score a minimum of 85% on the DBU pr...
SPED6320Current Trends in Special EducationThis course will provide students a study of the contemporary and controversial issues within the field of special education. The course will contrast historical perspectives with current best practices, legal issues, and current controversies in the...
SPED6330Comprehensive AssessmentsThis course will cover the core competencies in the area of special education assessment. The course will focus on the theory, problems, ethical standards, and techniques of administering individual tests of intelligence. Students will develop profic...
SPED6340Individual Diagnostic Practicum IThis course will focus on opportunities for learners to use the principles of assessment, evaluation, and report writing with students who are either in special programs or suspected of needing special programs. In the diagnostician's practicum, emph...
SPED6350Individual Diagnostic Practicum IIThis course will focus on opportunities for candidates to prepare for certification as educational diagnosticians. Candidates will be required to demonstrate competencies in the professional duties as an educational diagnostician. This course is desi...
SPED6360Supervision of Special Education InstructionThis course provides a study of philosophical foundations, principles, and practices of effective special education supervision in public schools. Attention is given to the supervisory methods used to improve specialized instruction at all grade leve...
SPED6370ARD Facilitator PracticumThis course focuses on opportunities for learners to use the knowledge, understanding, and skills in the field of special education with emphasis on Admission Review and Dismissal facilitation. This course provides the framework for effective communi...
SPED6391Individual Diagnostician Practicum ITemporary Number. This course will focus on opportunities for learners to use the principles of assessment, evaluation and report writing with students who are either in special programs or suspected of needing special programs. The course will focus...
SPED6392Current Issues in Special Education(Temporary Number). This course will provide students a study of the contemporary and controversial issues within the field of special education. The course will contrast historical perspectives with current best practices, legal issues, and current...