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EDSE 241: Characteristics of Students with Disabilities who Access the General Curriculum

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General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Examines the academic, social, and behavioral characteristics of individuals with disabilities who access the general curriculum, including students with learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, intellectual disability, autism, and attention deficit disorder. Focuses on etiology, contributing factors, impact on life and family, the challenges of identifying students with disabilities, and the need for intensive instruction, accommodations, and support.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: Permission of instructor to override prerequisite may be granted with sufficient experience or knowledge in the field.
Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: EDSE 201*C or ELED 242*C.
* May be taken concurrently.
C Requires minimum grade of C.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

This course is not offered this semester.

Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Spring 2025, Section: 001, CRN 12986, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Catherine Martin
  • Spring 2024, Section: 001, CRN 13591, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Clarissa Wade
  • Spring 2023, Section: 001, CRN 14414, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Margaret Weiss
  • Spring 2022, Section: 001, CRN 15829, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Reagan Mergen
  • Spring 2021, Section: 001, CRN 17830, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Anna Macedonia
  • Spring 2020, Section: 001, CRN 20368, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Margaret Weiss