Course Catalog Information (24-25)
CD 60
Introduction to Children with Special Needs
Course Description
Introduces the variations in development of children with special needs ages birth through eight and the resulting impact on families. Includes an overview of historical and societal influences, laws relating to children with special needs, and the identification and referral process.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Recognize various exceptionalities and conditions of children and identify interventions based on the developmental continuum.
- Evaluate the role of history and society in shaping current policies related to best practices of inclusion and serving children with special needs.
- Communicate with families and community members in supporting inclusion of children with special needs.
Course Details
- Units
- 3 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- Non-GE Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to CSU only
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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