Introduction to Special Education: Early Childhood Education   [Archived Catalog]
2023-2024 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
   

ECE 332 - Introduction to Special Education: Early Childhood Education

3 Credit(s)
This course will provide students with a working knowledge of the history and legal precedence for providing early intervention (EI) and early childhood special education (ECSE) services, characteristics of young children with special needs and their families, and effective instructional techniques for working with this population. Students participate in field experiences throughout the semester.  This is a 3-unit course totaling 45 total hours: 30 hours of instructional time (online or on-ground) and 15 hours online instruction through Canvas. Please note that for every 1 hour of instructional time there is an expected 2 hours of out of class requirements allocated for readings, journals, assignments, etc.