EDU220 — Educ of the Exceptional Child 3 Hours
An introductory overview of the field of special education and the educational and evidence-based strategies that support children with exceptional cognitive social physical and emotional needs. Services and interventions will be examined including federal and state requirements for eligibility. Students will be introduced to the various exceptionality categories that occur in the population including an overview of characteristics of individuals in each category with emphasis on category-appropriate interventions and teaching strategies. ELA Placement: No ELA Requirement Prerequisite: None Semester Hour(s): 3 hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: 3 lec/week Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): ECE 913 Fourth Semester - 13-14 Hours Course # Course Title Hours * Life Science 3-4 Hours Social / Behavioral Science 3 Hours *** Major Electives 4 Hours **** EDU Elective 3 Hours Footnotes * One lab science required. ** Teaching major will determine the most appropriate mathematics course(s). *** Student's major (intended area of teaching) will guide the selection of major elective course work. **** Suggested electives include EDU 176, 210, 275. EDUCATION, SPECIAL Associate in Arts Degree with a Concentration in Education, Special (690) The special education concentration will prepare students to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor's degree in special education and teacher licensure (K-21) in the state of Illinois. Follow this link for career information. 248 2026 - 2027