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EDSE 361: Characteristics of Students with Severe Disabilities

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

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Examines the academic, social, medical, and behavioral characteristics of individuals with severe disabilities such as intellectual disability, autism, traumatic brain injury, and severe/multiple cognitive, physical and/or sensory disabilities. 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.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

This course is not offered this semester.

Upcoming Sections

  • Spring 2025, Section: 001*, CRN 13215, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Alexandra Raines

*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)
  • Spring 2024, Section: 001, CRN 19224, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Alexandra Reed
  • Spring 2023, Section: 001, CRN 23119, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Alexandra Reed
  • Fall 2022, Section: DL1, CRN 77441, Format: Online, Instructor: Judith Connell
  • Spring 2022, Section: DL1, CRN 15837, Format: Online, Instructor: Maureen Howard
  • Fall 2021, Section: DL1, CRN 83088, Format: Online, Instructor: Judith Connell
  • Spring 2021, Section: DL1, CRN 17838, Format: Online, Instructor: Maureen Howard
  • Summer 2020, Section: D01, CRN 42349, Format: Online, Instructor: Sara Snyder
  • Spring 2020, Section: DL1, CRN 20376, Format: Online, Instructor: Judith Connell