MULTICULTURAL ISSUES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

RP&SE 405

Explores current issues, topics, and trends in special education.

RP&SE 466

Provides an overview of the context and unique considerations for providing special education services to culturally and linguistically diverse learners and their families. Upon completion, describe the diversity of students who receive special education services, including trends over time, and identify deficit orientations toward diversity, culture and disability that limit youths' opportunities to learn.

RP&SE 200

Designed for learning about special education, particularly related to careers in this field. Provides information on the history and evolution of special education and special educators' roles.

RP&SE 300

Designed to expand the knowledge base of future educators, clinicians, and society members to better understand and serve the diverse needs and interests of individuals with disabilities. Introduces the concept of disability as well as the field of special education. The history, etiology, and characteristics of specific categories of disability are examined, as are educational and other federally mandated programs designed to address the needs of both children and adults with disabilities. Topics germane to the study of disability and the field of special education are explored.

RP&SE 871

Engage participants in a critical exploration of Special Education issues and trends as located in social, cultural, philosophical, and historical contexts.