EDUC 2301 — Introduction to Special Populations
This is an enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that provides an overview of schooling and classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic and academic diversity, and equity with an emphasis on factors that facilitate learning. Students will be provided with opportunities to participate in early field observations of P-12 special populations. The course will be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Students will complete 16 contact hours of field experience with P-12 special populations. Field experience hours can be completed by electronic or other technology-based method with program approval.