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2011-2012 EIU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SPE 2000 - Disabilities in the Context of Education and the Life Span.


(2-0-2) F, S. Disabilities and the impact of the presence of a disability on the individual and the family or primary caregivers will be the focus of this course. Impacts on the educational process and within the social context across the life span will be addressed. A historical perspective of special education and awareness of related laws and legislation are also addressed. The relationship of special education to the organization and function of education agencies will be explored, including the impact of culture on the shaping of schools. Required of all Special Education majors. For individuals who have completed SPE 3000 Fall 2002 or earlier, SPE 2000 will be waived.

Credits: 2