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This course provides an overview of the needs and education of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Among the areas explored in this course are: a review of the historical background; causes and diagnosis; signs, symptoms, and characteristics; strategies in education, social interactions, and language development; education-related laws and rights; impact on family dynamics and parent support. In addition the course will include current trends pertaining to Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Individual research on problems of special interest, under the guidance of one or more faculty members.

In the third clinical course, candidates apply multiple literacy and instructional techniques to enhance student's decoding, comprehension, and writing. The course addresses candidates in both elementary and secondary literacy programs.

Provides advanced graduate students the opportunity to work individually on problems of special concern not otherwise available through regular course offerings under the direction of a qualified faculty member. Emphasis on Curriculum and Instruction.

Provides advanced graduate students the opportunity to work individually on problems of special concern not otherwise available through regular course offerings under the direction of a qualified faculty member. Emphasis on Language, Learning, and Leadership.

A field assignment to teach ESOL/BE (K-12): Candidates with current K-6 certificates are assigned to grades 7-12. Candidates with current 7-12 certificates are assigned to grades K-6. Candidates without current certification are assigned to both K-6 and 7-12 settings. Candidates without current certification complete two 20 day assignments. Supervision is provided on a one-to-one basis at the practicum site. Arrangements are made by the Office of Field Experiences. Open only to candidates in the TESOL MSEd and TESOL & BE CAS programs. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of EDU 518, 519, 540, 568, 569 & ongoing recommendation of Department of Language, Learning & Leadership.

The comprehensive examination is one of the capstone options for candidates in the Curriculum and Instruction, Literacy Education: Birth-Grade 6, and Literacy Education: Grades 5-12 programs. It is a three-part, intensive written examination in the areas of education research, foundational studies (psychology, sociology, exceptionality, and diversity), and content area pedagogy. Examinations are tentatively administered on the first Saturday of December, March, and August, but examination dates are subject to change. The course is graded S/U and may be repeated once if a grade of U is earned. Prerequisite: Enrollment in final semester of graduate study or approval of the Dean of the College of Education.