SPECIAL EDUCATION
Course Descriptions
Gildemeister Hall, Room 221 (507-457-5535; fax: 507-457-2483)
www.winona.edu/specialeducation
Carol Long (Chairperson)
FACULTY
Carol A. Long, Associate Professor; B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1993
Jeanne Danneker, Assistant Professor; B.S., Winona State University, M.S., University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2007
SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED)
WSU offers two undergraduate programs and two graduate programs leading to full K-12 licensure by the State of Minnesota:
Learning Disabilities K-12 Licensure (109 credits)
Developmental Disabilities, (Mild/Moderate/Severe/Profound) K-12 Licensure (121 credits)
REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJORING IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (LD, DD)
It is of critical importance that applicants to the program see a Special Education advisor immediately upon making the decision to major in Special Education. This is true for double majors as well.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION AS A SPECIAL EDUCATION MAJOR
1. 2.75 GPA for at least 30 credits.
2. B or better in ENG 111 and CMST 191.
3. C or better in MATH 100 or higher mathematics. (STAT 110 recommended by the Special Education Department)
4. Completion of the Reading, Math, and Writing sections of the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) before applying to the program.
5. Attend an Education Department admission meeting, and complete an Application to Teacher Education.
6. Attend a Special Education admission meeting.
7. Complete a Special Education Department application form, essay, and interview.
UNIVERSITY STUDIES FLAG REQUIREMENTS
Students may use flag courses to satisfy both University Studies and major requirements. Flag courses will usually be in the student's major or minor program. The Department of Special Education offers the following flag courses in the University Studies Program:
FLAG
Oral #
SPED 441 Practicum B Developmental Disabilities (15)
SPED 446 Practicum B Learning Disabilities (15)
Flag courses that can be used to satisfy special education major/minor requirements are identified in the lists of required courses and electives later in this section.
B.S. - SPECIAL EDUCATION, LEARNING DISABILITIES K-12 LICENSURE (SELD)
I. UNIVERSITY STUDIES (See page 18.)
Basic Skills (13 S.H.)
ENG 111 College Reading and Writing (4) [Grade of B or
better required]
CMST 191 Introduction to Public Speaking (3) [Grade of B or
better required]
MATH 100 or higher mathematics (3) [Grade of C or better
required] (STAT 110 recommended by SPED Department)
HERS 204 Personal and Community Health (3)
Arts and Sciences Core (22 S.H.)
Humanities elective (3)
Humanities elective (3)
Social Science: PSY 210 Introduction to Psychological Science (3)
Social Science Elective: SPED 400 Education of Exceptional Children/Youth (3)
Natural Science elective (with lab) (4)
Natural Science elective (3)
Fine and Performing Arts elective (3)
Unity and Diversity (12 S.H.)
Critical Analysis elective (3)
Science and Social Policies elective (3)
Global Studies/Multicultural: EDUC 308 Human Relations and Student Diversity (admission to Teacher Education required)
Contemporary Citizenship/Democratic Institutions elective (3)
Course to be chosen from the University Studies list of approved
courses.
II. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SEQUENCE
(Minimum 16 S.H.; admission to Teacher Education required.)
Notes:
1. These courses require formal admission to the teacher education program. (See page 91, Admission to the WSU Teacher Education Program.)
2. The College of Education plans to restructure some program offerings in 2007-2008. As a result, the content, numbering, and/or credit hours for Professional Education Sequence courses will likely be revised after this catalog goes to print. To obtain the latest course requirements, please refer to the current program sheets, which are available from the department office or online at www.winona.edu/education/advising.
* EDUC 304 Human Development and Learning: Middle Level and K-12 (4) OR
EDUC 305 Human Development and Learning: Secondary (4)
EDUC 308 Human Relations and Student Diversity (3)
[see also global studies/multicultural above]
# EDUC 311 Instructional Planning and Assessment:
Middle Level and K-12 (3) OR
# EDUC 312 Instructional Planning and Assessment: Secondary (3)
# EDUC 449 Middle Level Philosophy, Organization and
Interdisciplinary Planning (3)
# EDUC 459 The Professional Educator (3)
III. SPECIALTY COURSES (minimum 16 S.H.)
EDUC 328 Teaching Reading and Language Arts I (3) AND EDUC 329 Teaching Reading and Language Arts II (3) AND
EDUC 429 Secondary Reading and Teaching Strategies (4) OR
SPED 414 Multisensory/Comprehensive Language Arts
Instruction I (5) AND
SPED 415 Multisensory/Comprehensive Language Arts
Instruction II (5)
EDUC 334 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School (3)
SPED 425 Inclusion in Regular Classrooms (3)
IV. LICENSURE COURSES (admission to Special Education required)
Learning Disabilities (36 S.H.)
SPED 400 Education of Exceptional Children/Youth (3) [sophomore status required; see also social science requirement above.]
SPED 405 Student Management Systems (3)
SPED 410 Introduction to Assessment/Methods (3)
SPED 411 Practicum A (3)
SPED 420 Special Education Administrative Procedures (3)
SPED 430 Characteristics of Students with Disabilities (3)
SPED 445 Assessment/Methods for Students with Learning Disabilities (3)
# SPED 446 Practicum B-Learning Disabilities (15)
Note: SPED 410 and SPED 411 must be taken concurrently.
B.S. - SPECIAL EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES K-12 LICENSURE (SEDD)
I. UNIVERSITY STUDIES (See page 18.)
Basic Skills (13 S.H.)
ENG 111 College Reading and Writing (4)
[Grade of B or better required]
CMST 191 Introduction to Public Speaking (3)
[Grade of B or better required]
MATH 100 or higher mathematics (3) [Grade of C or better required] (STAT 110 recommended by SPED Department)
HERS 204 Personal and Community Health (3)
Arts and Sciences Core (22 S.H.)
Humanities elective (3)
Humanities elective (3)
Social Science: PSY 210 Introduction to Psychological Science (3)
Social Science Elective: SPED 400 Education of Exceptional Children/
Youth (3)
Natural Science elective (with lab) (4)
Natural Science elective (3)
Fine and Performing Arts elective (3)
Unity and Diversity (12 S.H.)
Critical Analysis elective (3)
Science and Social Policies elective (3)
Global Studies/Multicultural: EDUC 308 Human Relations and
Student Diversity (admission to Teacher Education required)
Contemporary Citizenship/Democratic Institutions elective (3)
Course to be chosen from the University Studies list of approved courses.
II. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SEQUENCE
(Minimum 16 S.H.; admission to Teacher Education required.)
Notes:
1. These courses require formal admission to the teacher education program. (See page 91, Admission to the WSU Teacher Education Program.)
2. The College of Education plans to restructure some program offerings in 2007-2008. As a result, the content, numbering, and/or credit hours for Professional Education Sequence courses will
likely be revised after this catalog goes to print. To obtain the latest
course requirements, please refer to the current program sheets, which
are available from the department office or online at
www.winona.edu/education/advising.
* EDUC 304 Human Development and Learning:
Middle Level and K-12 (4) OR
EDUC 305 Human Development and Learning: Secondary (4)
EDUC 308 Human Relations and Student Diversity (3)
[see also global studies/multicultural above]
# EDUC 311 Instructional Planning and Assessment: Middle Level and K-12 (3) OR
# EDUC 312 Instructional Planning and Assessment: Secondary (3)
# EDUC 449 Middle Level Philosophy, Organization and Interdisciplinary Planning (3)
# EDUC 459 The Professional Educator (3)
III. SPECIALTY COURSES (minimum 16 S.H.)
EDUC 328 Teaching Reading and Language Arts I (3) AND
EDUC 329 Teaching Reading and Language Arts II (3) AND
EDUC 429 Secondary Reading and Teaching Strategies (4) OR
SPED 414 Multisensory/Comprehensive Language Arts
Instruction I (5) AND
SPED 415 Multisensory/Comprehensive Language Arts
Instruction II (5)
EDUC 334 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School (3) SPED 425 Inclusion in Regular Classrooms (3)
IV. LICENSURE COURSES (admission to Special Education required)
Developmental Disabilities (48 S.H.)
SPED 400 Education of Exceptional Children/Youth (3)
[sophomore status required; see also social science requirement above]
SPED 405 Student Management Systems (3)
SPED 407 Management Techniques for Severe Developmental Disabilities (3)
SPED 408 Functional Skills Development (3)
SPED 409 Medical Aspects of Developmental Disabilities (3)
SPED 410 Introduction to Assessment/Methods (3)
SPED 411 Practicum A (3)
SPED 420 Special Education Administrative Procedures (3)
SPED 430 Characteristics of Students with Disabilities (3)
SPED 431 Language/Sensory Stimulation (3)
SPED 440 Assessment/Methods for Students with Developmental Disabilities (3)
# SPED 441 Practicum B-Developmental Disabilities (15)
Note: SPED 410 and SPED 411 must be taken concurrently.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (SPED)
400 - Education of Exceptional Children/Youth (3 S.H.)
An overview to assist human service professionals in understanding the educational, vocational, and other transitional needs of individuals who are speech impaired, learning disabled, emotionally disturbed, behaviorally disordered, deaf, blind, mentally disabled, physically disabled, health impaired, or gifted. IDEA, ADA, and Section 504 as well as parent participation are stressed. Grade only. Offered each semester and summer.
405 - Student Management Systems (3 S.H.)
A study of management systems used in modern preschool through high school education settings with emphasis upon preventive, proactive techniques. Both regulated and unregulated management systems for regular education and special education students are taught. Enrollees may choose to obtain certification from the National Crisis Prevention Institute as a result of course completion. Grade only. Offered each semester.
407 - Management Techniques for Severe Developmental Disabilities (3 S.H.)
Management of extremely challenging behavior problems (e.g., self-stimulation, self-injurious behavior, ritualistic behavior, severe attention deficits, etc.). Included are less severe behaviors which inhibit acquisition, maintenance, and generalization of newly learned skills. It is part of a 12-credit corequisite sequence with SPED 408, 409, and 431. Advance application and departmental permission to enroll. Prerequisites: SPED 400, 405, 420. Grade only.
408 - Functional Skills Development (3 S.H.)
Methods and materials utilized in teaching functional skills to persons with severe handicaps. Motor-physical mobility, self-help/care, independent living, self-sufficiency, pre-employment, and daily living skills are emphasized. Objective is to develop skills that may be used in self-care and assistive care environments. It is part of a 12-credit corequisite sequence with SPED 407, 409, and 431. Advance application and departmental permission to enroll. Prerequisites: SPED 400, 405, 420. Grade only.
409 - Medical Aspects of Developmental Disabilities (3 S.H.)
Emphasis is placed upon acquiring knowledge in the medical aspects of severe disability which assist the teacher in communicating with the medical profession and other caregivers in a multidisciplinary setting. The learning of first-response techniques that increase the safety of all students/clients is also emphasized. It is part of a 12-credit corequisite sequence with SPED 407, 408, and 431. Advance application and departmental permission to enroll. Prerequisites: SPED 400, 405, 420. Grade only.
410 - Introduction to Assessment/Methods (3 S.H.)
An introduction to the basic components of Special Education assessment, curriculum, instruction, and IEP development. Standardized and informal assessment procedures and their relationship to direct instruction are emphasized. Prerequisites: SPED 400, 405, EDUC 304 or 305 or equivalent, EDUC 311 or 312 or equivalent; methods courses in math and reading recommended. Concurrent enrollment in SPED 411; departmental permission to enroll. Grade only. Offered twice yearly.
411 - Practicum A (3 S.H.)
Practical application and guided practice in effective teaching procedures for students with disabilities. Involves placement in a special education classroom or inclusive setting daily for three to four hours. Prerequisites: Admission to the Special Education program; SPED 400, 405, EDUC 304 or 305 or equivalent, EDUC 311 or 312 or equivalent; methods courses in math and reading recommended. Concurrent enrollment in SPED 410; advance application, departmental permission to enroll. P/NC only. Offered twice yearly.
414 - Multisensory/Comprehensive Language Arts Instruction I (5 S.H.)
The first of a two-course sequence (SPED 414 and 415) in literacy methods. This first course examines the integration of reading, writing, listening, and speaking competencies in a unified literacy curriculum for learners from kindergarten through grade12. Instructional emphasis is placed upon learning the sound/symbols associations for all levels of written language including the multisensory essential teaching techniques in literacy instruction based on the original work of Orton and Gillingham. Instruction encompasses linguistic rules and the structure of English from elementary to the highest levels of vocabulary, and matching appropriate instructional strategies with the present knowledge of learners and their language learning capabilities. A required supervised practicum is integral to the course. WSU students enrolled in this course must demonstrate mastery of the skills learned by teaching students with reading difficulties under supervised conditions. This two-course sequence meets the Minnesota Board of Teaching reading competency requirements. Prerequisites: None. Grade only. Offered yearly.
415 - Multisensory/Comprehensive Language Arts Instruction II (5 S.H.)
The second of a two-course sequence (SPED 414 and SPED 415) in literacy methods extends the examination of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing competencies into all areas of language arts. The focus will be on applying multisensory teaching techniques based on the original work of Orton and Gillingham to all the areas needed for literacy competencies: word decoding and encoding, comprehension skills, written expression skills, vocabulary development, and knowledgeable use of grammar. This will also include assessment of an individual's specific instructional needs and ways to adapt instruction of essential concepts to fit those needs at all levels of literacy required by learners from kindergarten through high school. A required supervised practicum is integral to the course. WSU students enrolled in this course must demonstrate mastery of the skills learned by teaching students with reading difficulties under supervised conditions. This two-course sequence meets the Minnesota Board of Teaching reading competency requirements. Prerequisites: SPED 414. Grade only. Offered yearly.
420 - Special Education Administrative Procedures (3 S.H.)
An overview of special education delivery including finances, legislation, philosophic considerations, least restrictive approaches, parent involvement, and due process safeguards. Local, state and federal rules and regulations are studied as are federal legislation including IDEA, ADA, and Section 504. Prerequisite or corequisite: SPED 400. Grade only. Offered each semester.
425 - Inclusion in Regular Classrooms (3 S.H.)
Procedures for modification of the regular classroom curriculum and instruction to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities. Special attention is paid to professional collaboration with regular educators. Prerequisites: SPED 400, 405, 420, and acceptance in the Special Education Program. Grade only. Offered yearly.
430 - Characteristics of Students with Disabilities (3 S.H.)
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the characteristics of students who are developmentally disabled, learning disabled, or emotionally/behaviorally disordered. Implications for planning instruction and issues related to the field of Special Education are identified. Grade only. Offered each semester.
431 - Language/Sensory Stimulation (3 S.H.)
Methods and procedures for the stimulation, development, and augmentation of communication skills among the severely disabled. Included are alternative communication methods such as basic signing and technological augmentation that will assist the severely disabled in participating in less restrictive environments and their own care. It is part of a 12-credit corequisite sequence with SPED 407, 408, and 409. Advance application and departmental permission to enroll. Prerequisites: SPED 400, 405, 420. Grade only.
440 - Assessment/Methods for Students with Developmental Disabilities (3 S.H.)
Knowledge and skills for professional entry-level assessment and program development/adaptation for students with developmental disabilities including transition and paraprofessional supervision. Offered yearly. Prerequisites: SPED 400, 405, 410, 411, 420, 425, and 430; departmental permission to enroll. May be taken before or concurrently with SPED 441. Grade only.
441 - Practicum B Developmental Disabilities (15 S.H.)
Demonstration of competencies by the student teacher in professional entry-level knowledge and skills in assessment and program development/adaptation for students with developmental disabilities in all-day, supervised school settings. Student teaching experience is full-time daily for a full semester. Admission to the special education major required. Advance application and departmental permission to enroll. Prerequisites: Concurrent or previous enrollment in SPED 440, formal application at least two semesters prior to enrollment. All university studies, professional sequence, and methods courses except SPED 440 must be taken before Practicum B. P/NC only. Offered each semester.
445 - Assessment/Methods for Students with Learning Disabilities (3 S.H.)
Advanced skills and understanding of academic, processing and behavioral assessments, curriculum and instruction programs for students with learning disabilities. Prerequisites: SPED 410, concurrent enrollment in SPED 446, and departmental permission to enroll. May also be taken before SPED 446. Grade only. Offered each semester.
446 - Practicum B Learning Disabilities (15 S.H.)
Demonstration of competencies by the student teacher in professional entry-level knowledge and skills in assessment and program development/adaptation for students with learning disabilities in all-day, supervised school settings. Student teaching experience is full-time daily for a full semester. Prerequisites: Concurrent or previous enrollment in SPED 445, formal application at least two semesters prior to enrollment. All university studies, professional sequence, and methods courses except SPED 440 must be taken before Practicum B. Admission to the special education major required. Advance application and departmental permission to enroll. P/NC only. Offered each semester.
490 - Seminar/ Workshop (1-3 S.H.)
The subject matter to be developed by the Special Education Department and instructor prior to the workshop or seminar. Students may repeat the course without limitation on the number of credits as long as the subject matter is different. Grade only. Offered on demand.
499 - Individual Study (1-3 S.H.)
Opportunity for the qualified advanced undergraduate and graduate student to work independently. Topics may include research, development of special projects, selected readings, etc. Time arranged. Prerequisites: Major advisor's permission. May be repeated. Offered each semester.
