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EDSE 201: Introduction to Special Education

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

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Provides a survey of current knowledge on individuals with disabilities within the context of human growth and development across the life span. Includes historical factors, legal aspects, etiology, characteristics, assessment, evidence-based practices, and support services for individuals with disabilities having needs for intervention ranging from mild to severe. Includes the impact of disabilities on academic, social, and emotional performances. Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

  • Fall 2024, Section: DL1, CRN 73298, Format: Online, Instructor: Jared Stanley

Upcoming Sections

  • Spring 2025, Section: DL1*, CRN 13207, Format: Online, Instructor: Jared Stanley

*These sections are available to non-degree seeking students as well. To take courses without applying to a degree program, you'll need to submit an application as a non-degree seeking student. If you're interested in applying a course to a degree in the future, set up a call with an admissions counselor. All courses available in Summer 2020 will be offered online.

Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Summer 2024, Section: 001, CRN 43049, Format: Online, Instructor: Kristen O'Brien
  • Spring 2024, Section: DL1, CRN 13593, Format: Online, Instructor: Kelly Durso
  • Fall 2023, Section: DL1, CRN 73864, Format: Online, Instructor: Kelly Durso
  • Fall 2023, Section: DL2, CRN 75261, Format: Online, Instructor: Morgan Strimel
  • Spring 2023, Section: DL1, CRN 14416, Format: Online, Instructor: Katherine Szocik
  • Spring 2023, Section: DL2, CRN 16591, Format: Online, Instructor: Rosemary Walsh
  • Fall 2022, Section: DL1, CRN 74932, Format: Online, Instructor: Jamie Day
  • Fall 2022, Section: DL2, CRN 77374, Format: Online, Instructor: Roba Hrisseh
  • Summer 2022, Section: 001, CRN 43356, Format: Online, Instructor: Roba Hrisseh
  • Spring 2022, Section: DL1, CRN 15832, Format: Online, Instructor: Jamie Day
  • Spring 2022, Section: DL2, CRN 20158, Format: Online, Instructor: Alexandra Raines
  • Fall 2021, Section: DL1, CRN 77984, Format: Online, Instructor: Jared Stanley
  • Fall 2021, Section: DL2, CRN 83021, Format: Online, Instructor: Shanna Takacs
  • Spring 2021, Section: DL1, CRN 17833, Format: Online, Instructor: Jared Stanley
  • Spring 2021, Section: DL2, CRN 24082, Format: Online, Instructor: Shanna Takacs
  • Fall 2020, Section: DL1, CRN 80849, Format: Online, Instructor: Pamela Baker
  • Spring 2020, Section: DL1, CRN 20371, Format: Online, Instructor: Pamela Baker