EDSE 542: Characteristics of Students with Mental Retardation

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credit hours: 3

Description: Covers theories and specific conditions in mental retardation, and provides advanced study of persons with mental retardation, ranging from preschool to adult. Topics include historical development of the field of mental retardation; theoretical models; etiological factors; characteristics; models of assessment and intervention, including technological advances; and issues and trends, including legislation and litigation. Includes the study of impact of mental retardation on academic and social and emotional performances. Requires field experience.

Semesters taught: Information is currently not available

Current Sections

This course is not offered this semester.

Upcoming Sections

Please check the Schedule of Classes at patriotweb.gmu.edu for the most up to date information.

Recent Sections (partial list)

  • Spring 2004, Section: 001, CRN , Instructor: Edward Lowther Syllabus
  • Summer Session X 2004, Section: 6P1, CRN , Instructor: Edward Lowther Syllabus
  • Spring 2005, Section: 5S1, CRN , Instructor: Edward Lowther Syllabus
  • Spring 2006, Section: 5S1, CRN , Instructor: Edward Lowther Syllabus
  • Spring 2006, Section: 6F2, CRN , Instructor: Edward Lowther Syllabus
  • Fall 2006 , Section: 5S1, CRN 74163, Instructor: TBA
  • Spring 2007, Section: 5S1 (), CRN 14027, Instructor: Edward Lowther
  • Fall 2007, Section: 5S1, CRN 71685, Instructor: Melissa Ainsworth
  • Spring 2008, Section: 5S1, CRN 12116, Instructor: Melissa Ainsworth Syllabus

Cross-listed sections:

  • EDSE 442 Fall 2006, Section: 5S1, CRN 74162, Instructor: TBA
  • EDSE 442 Spring 2007, Section: 5S1 (), CRN 14026, Instructor: Edward Lowther
  • EDSE 442 Fall 2007, Section: 5S1, CRN 71683, Instructor: Melissa Ainsworth
  • EDSE 442 Fall 2005, Section: 5S1, CRN , Instructor: Edward Lowther Syllabus
  • EDSE 442 Spring 2004, Section: 001, CRN , Instructor: Edward Lowther Syllabus
  • EDSE 442 Spring 2005, Section: 5S1, CRN , Instructor: Edward Lowther Syllabus
  • EDSE 442 Spring 2006, Section: 5S1, CRN , Instructor: Edward Lowther Syllabus
  • EDSE 442 Spring 2008, Section: 5S1, CRN 12115, Instructor: Melissa Ainsworth Syllabus