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Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education

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Fall 2026

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57 courses

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Examines disability and media interaction, representations, and access.

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Spring 2025–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Introduction to qualitative inquiry covering assumptions, standards, and methods for generating and communicating interpretations.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

This course teaches data analysis, coding techniques, and strategies for sharing qualitative research findings.

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Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sample

Professional Counseling Orientation introduces counselor roles, ethical/legal standards, the ACA Code of Ethics, and credentialing for mental health counseling.

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Fall 2022–Fall 2025

Introduces approaches for teaching mathematics in inclusive school settings.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

Examines race, intersectionality, and equity in education to help pre-service teachers serve diverse students and understand systemic racism.

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Reviewers consistently rate the difficulty as low, though they note that significant course content may not be covered in lectures.

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Fall 2022–Fall 2025

STRATEGIES FOR INCLUSIVE SCHOOLING explores special education practices and legal changes leading to inclusive models, emphasizing collaboration and adaptations for learners with disabilities.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

Examines special education administration context, policy, and leadership for inclusive schooling.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample

Explores the interaction between the criminal justice system and disability, including disability rights laws and criminal justice reform.

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Fall 2023–Spring 2026

RP&SE 100: DISABILITY AND SOCIETY provides introductory perspectives on disability, exploring theoretical models and lived experiences.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

RP&SE 121 provides an entry-level overview of disability under federal legislation and the impact of substance abuse on the independent living of persons with disabilities.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

RP&SE 125 explores health and rehabilitation professions, covering educational requirements, professional expectations, and career planning.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

RP&SE 200 introduces the history, evolution, and professional roles within special education.

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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

Introduction to the modern disability experience, emphasizing disability justice, advocacy, and societal inclusion.

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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

RP&SE 300 introduces the field of special education, covering the history, etiology, and characteristics of disabilities, as well as federally mandated programs serving children and adults.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

RP&SE 310 introduces positive psychology, covering theory and research on human strengths, mental health, and well-being.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

Covers health psychology theories and research to promote health and prevent conditions in individuals with disabilities and chronic illness.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

Introduction to teaching in early childhood and K-12 special education, highlighting inclusion and collaboration themes in teacher preparation.

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Fall 2023–Fall 2025

RP&SE 325 teaches self-management concepts for chronic illness and disability, including healthcare collaboration, symptom education, and coping skills.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

Introduction to Sport Psychology examines psychological factors influencing sport participation, performance theories, and issues like mental health and transition.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

Overview of Early Childhood Special Education foundations, ethics, and advocacy.

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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

Prepares special educators to plan and provide language and reading instruction to students with disabilities.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

Overview of special education services for culturally and linguistically diverse learners and families, focusing on diversity trends and deficit orientations.

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Covers theories and practices for managing K-12 inclusive classrooms, including multi-tiered support and behavioral intervention.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

A supervised practicum in special education for early childhood and elementary students with disabilities.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sample

A supervised teaching practicum for special education students in grades 4-12 placements.

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Spring 2022–Fall 2025

RP&SE 500 covers the history, philosophy, principles, and legislation of vocational rehabilitation and the structure of community agencies.

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

RP&SE 501 introduces rehabilitation and human service programs for people with disabilities, emphasizing professional communication and writing.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

Overview of disabilities emphasizing biological, psycho-social, and vocational aspects.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

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