EDSE 241: Characteristics of Students with Disabilities who Access the General Curriculum
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General Information
Credits: 3
Description:
Examines the academic, social, and behavioral characteristics of individuals with disabilities who access the general curriculum, including students with learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, intellectual disability, autism, and attention deficit disorder. Focuses on etiology, contributing factors, impact on life and family, the challenges of identifying students with disabilities, and the need for intensive instruction, accommodations, and support.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: Permission of instructor to override prerequisite may be granted with sufficient experience or knowledge in the field.
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: EDSE 201*C or ELED 242*C.
* May be taken concurrently.
C Requires minimum grade of C.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Current Sections
This course is not offered this semester.
Upcoming Sections
- Spring 2026, Section: 001*, CRN 13980, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Catherine Martin
*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.