P-Teach: Understanding dis(Abilities)
Would you like to learn more about the world of Special Education and the strengths and needs of students with special needs?
This course is designed to provide a basic introduction to special education and the needs of students who have disabilities. It includes introductory material regarding legal and historical foundations of special education, human growth and development, the nature of disabilities, and an introduction to the basic human needs that must be addressed. For questions please email Melissa Dole.
This course is offered the spring semester of every year.
This course is concurrent enrollment with CU-Denver. Students earn 3 college credits upon successful completion of this course.
Course Information
- Course Subject
- Course Number
- PS3475
- Course Duration
- 1 Semester
- Course Credit
- 0.5 Practical Arts
- Prerequisite
- None
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