Lead Faculty: Dr. Jane Maurine Duckett
Course Description
A survey of the history and definition of special education, theoretical orientations and developmental characteristics of special needs students who manifest various types of disabilities, including mild/moderate and moderate/severe disabilities. Examines the history of racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. In addition to exceptionality, explores cultural and linguistic factors along with issues that impact academic success, critical topics of cross-cultural understanding and awareness, policies of inclusion and the effects of culture and culture contact.