SPED 6305 - Diversity and Special Education

3 hour(s)

Contemporary issues in diversity - including learning, cognitive and behavioral differences, under and over representation of diverse students. Review of historical trends, definitional issues, social and political frameworks, and legal and legislative history. Intersections and complexities of race, ethnicity, language, culture, family, socioeconomic status and disability. Critical conversations about ethical issues in programming, assessments, and the current achievement gap among students.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Is this course repeatable for credit? No