SPED Courses

Special Offerings

CourseDescriptionExample InstructorExample Syllabus
SPED 1000 Principles of Effective Peer Teaching Heather Thornton
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SPED 2010 Effective Behavior Management Practices of Paraeducators Tammy Pettigrew
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Pre-Major Classes

CourseDescriptionExample InstructorExample Syllabus
REH/SPED 1010 Disability and the American Experience Deb Bowen
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SPED 4000 Education of Exceptional Individuals Darcie Peterson
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SPED 4910 Undergraduate Research & Creative Opportunities Nancy Glomb
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On Campus Undergraduate Core Classes

CourseDescriptionExample InstructorExample Syllabus
SPED 5010 Applied Behavioral Analysis 1: Principles, Assessment & Analysis Thomas Higbee
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SPED 5040 Foundations of Effective Assessment & Instructional Practices Benjamin Lignugaris/Kraft
Trina Spencer
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SPED 5050 Applied Behavioral Analysis 2: Applications Robert Morgan
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SPED 5060 Consulting with Parent & Teachers Barbara Fiechtl
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SPED 5070 Policies & Procedures in Special Education Nancy Glomb
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SPED 5200 Student Teaching in Special Education Darcie Peterson
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SPED 5210 Student Teaching in Special Education: Dual Majors Darcie Peterson
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On Campus Undergraduate - Early Childhoold Emphasis

CourseDescriptionExample InstructorExample Syllabus
SPED 5710 Young Children with Disabilities: Characteristics & Services Barbara Fiechtl
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SPED 5730 Intervention Strategies for Young Children with Disabilities Sarah Bloom
Lillian Duran
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SPED 5810 Seminar & Field Experiences with Infants & Families Barbara Fiechtl
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SPED 5820 Preschool Practicum with Young Children with Disabilities in Community Environments Barbara Fiechtl
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On Campus Undergraduate - Mild/Moderate Emphasis

CourseDescriptionExample InstructorExample Syllabus
SPED 5310 Teaching Reading and Language Arts to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities Timothy Slocum
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SPED 5330 Eligibility Assessment for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities    
SPED 5340 Teaching Math to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities Darcie Peterson
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SPED 5410 Practicum: Direct Instruction Reading & Language Arts for Studends with Mild/Moderate Disabilities Tammy Pettigrew
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SPED 5420 Practicum: Teaching Mathematics to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities Darcie Peterson
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On Campus Undergraduate - Severe Emphasis

CourseDescriptionExample InstructorExample Syllabus
SPED 5510 Curriculum for Students with Severe Disabilities Kimberly Snow
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SPED 5520 Curriculum for Secondary-Level Students with Severe Disabilities Robert Morgan
Kimberly Snow
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SPED 5540 Assessment of Persons with Severe Disabilities Robert Morgan
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SPED 5600 Practicum: Introduction to Instruction of Students with Severe Disabilities Robert Morgan
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SPED 5610 Practicum: Advanced Systematic Instruction of Students with Severe Disabilities Kimberly Snow
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Distance Undergraduate Mild/Moderate Degree & Licensure

CourseDescriptionExample InstructorExample Syllabus
SPED 4910 Undergraduate Research & Creative Opportunities    
SPED 5010 Applied Behavioral Analysis 1: Principles, Assessment & Analysis Thomas Higbee
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SPED 5050 Applied Behavioral Analysis 2: Applications Robert Morgan
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SPED 5070 Policies & Procedures in Special Education    
SPED 5310 Teaching Reading and Language Arts to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities    
SPED 5410 Practicum: Direct Instruction Reading & Language Arts for Studends with Mild/Moderate Disabilities Nancy Glomb
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SPED 5040 Foundations of Effective Assessment & Instructional Practices Benjamin Lignugaris/Kraft
Trina Spencer
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Alternative Teacher Preparation: Early Childhood

CourseDescriptionExample InstructorExample Syllabus
SPED 5200 Clinical Practicum: Student Teaching Marlene Deer
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SPED 5790 Foundations in Special Education: Teaching Infants and Young Children with Disabilities Marlene Deer
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SPED 5790A Foundations in Special Education & Legal Issues Marlene Deer
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SPED 5790B Assessment for Eligibility, Programming, and IEP Development    
SPED 5790C Effective Instruction & Instructional Strategies I Marlene Deer
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SPED 5790D Practicum for Effective Instructions & Instructional Strategies I Marlene Deer
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SPED 5790E Working with Families in Birth-to-Three Services    
SPED 5790F Effective Instruction & Instructional Strategies II Marlene Deer
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SPED 5790G Practicum for Effective Instruction & Instructional Strategies II Marlene Deer
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SPED 5790H Language & Communication in Diverse Learners    
SPED 5790I Early Childhood Development and It's Relationship to Working with Young Children with Disabilities    
SPED 5790J Orientation to Teaching Young Children with Disabilities    
SPED 5820 Preschool Practicum with Young Children with Disabilities in Community Environments Marlene Deer
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SPED 6030 Clinical Practicum: Student Teaching Marilyn Likins
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Alternative Teacher Preparation: Mild/Moderate

CourseDescriptionExample InstructorExample Syllabus
SPED 5230 Student Teaching Cindy Myers
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SPED 5300 Orientation to Teaching Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities Marilyn Likins
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SPED 5310 Teaching Reading and Language Arts to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities Jeri Rigby
Randyl Schelble
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SPED 5320 Teaching Content Areas & Transition to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities Melina Alexander
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SPED 5330 Eligibility Assessment for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities Marilyn Likins
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SPED 5350 Teaching Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities I Marilyn Likins
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SPED 5360 Teaching Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities II Marilyn Likins
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SPED 5430 Field-Based Applications for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities Glen Dyke
Marilyn Likins
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SPED 5560 Utah Effective Practices Conference in Special Education and Rehabilitation Benjamin Lignugaris/Kraft
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Alternative Teacher Preparation: Severe

CourseDescriptionExample InstructorExample Syllabus
SPED 5010 Applied Behavioral Analysis 1: Principles, Assessment & Analysis Cindy Myers
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SPED 5040 Foundations of Effective Assessment & Instruction Gayle Baker
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SPED 5050 Applied Behavioral Analysis 2: Applications Cindy Myers
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SPED 5230 Student Teaching Cindy Myers
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SPED 5400 Orientation to Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities Cindy Myers
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SPED 5510 Curriculum for Students with Severe Disabilities Cindy Myers
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SPED 5550 Field-Based Applications for Students with Severe Disabilities Cindy Myers
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SPED 5560 Utah Effective Practices Conference in Special Education and Rehabilitation Benjamin Lignugaris/Kraft
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SPED 5570 Advanced Field-Based Applications for Students with Severe Disabilities Cindy Myers
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SPED 5600 Practicum: Introduction to Instruction of Students with Severe Disabilities Cindy Myers
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Multi-University Consortium for Teachers of Students with Sensory Impairments

CourseDescriptionExample InstructorExample Syllabus
SPED 6500 Interdisciplinary Workshop Judith Holt
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SPED 7500 Interdisciplinary Workshop Judith Holt
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Masters Degree in Special Education Core Classes

CourseDescriptionExample InstructorExample Syllabus
SPED 6020 Design & Evaluation of Instruction Benjamin Lignugaris/Kraft
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SPED 6030 Student Teaching in Special Education Darcie Peterson
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SPED 6300 Collaboration Skills for Classroom Teachers Bruce Schroeder
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SPED 6700 Single-Subject Research Methods & Designs Robert Morgan
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SPED 6720 Advanced Behavior Analysis in Education Thomas Higbee
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SPED Masters Topical Courses

CourseDescriptionExample InstructorExample Syllabus
SPED 6260 Intervention Strategies for Young Children with Disabilities Barbara Fiechtl
 
SPED 6280 Instructional Leadership for At-Risk Students Richard West
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Doctorate in Disability Disciplines

CourseDescriptionExample InstructorExample Syllabus
REH 7820 Special Topics: Program Evaluation and Development Jared Schultz
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REH 7940 Journal Reading Group Judith Holt
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SPED 7400 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Disability Lillian Duran
Timothy Slocum
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SPED 7700 Single-Subject Research Methods & Designs Robert Morgan
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SPED 7720 Advanced Behavior Analysis in Education Thomas Higbee
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SPED 7820 Seminar Timothy Slocum
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SPED 7830 Special Education Personnel Preparation Methods Charles Salzberg
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SPED 7920 Doctoral Program Professional Seminar Charles Salzberg
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SPED 7940 Journal Reading Group Sarah Bloom
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