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    Jun 07, 2025  
Missouri Baptist University 2025-2026 Catalog 
    
Missouri Baptist University 2025-2026 Catalog
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EDSP 433/533 - Introduction and Methods of Teaching and Inclusion for Students with Cross-Categorical Disabilities and Field Experience


Term Offered: Fall, Spring
Semester Hours: Three
This course is a detailed study of the characteristics of children and adolescents with cross-categorical disabilities and the issues impacting them intellectually, socially, academically, emotionally, and physically. This course will emphasize effective instructional and classroom management strategies with regard to students with cross-categorical disabilities. Students will become competent in applying assessment strategies for the improvement of student learning. A study of state-mandated assessment is included. Other topics include: theories and approaches to learning and applied behavior analysis, oral language content and instructional strategies, reading strategies, written expression strategies, teaching in the content area and study skills, math strategies, classroom management and social skills development, educational technology for learning disabled and behavior disordered students, collaboration techniques for team teaching, working with IEP teams, and agencies, and communicating with parents.
Note: Students seeking Cross-Categorical Disabilities certification are required to participate in a 15-clock hour field experience in an appropriate setting working with students with cross-categorical disabilities outside of class time. For students in the MEA program pursuing Special Education Director certification, this course includes a 15-hour field experience designed to give students real-life experiences with their mentor in the specific areas of content listed in the course description. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. Some districts may also require current tuberculosis (TB) test results for placement.

Prerequisite(s): For those seeking initial certification to teach: EDUC 203  and EDUC 303 , and admission to the Teacher Education Program. 
Corequisite(s): Current Family Care Safety Registry background check (see bulletin section on Background Checks for Field Experience and Student Teaching for additional information) is a co-requisite for those completing the 15-clock hour field experience.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): EDPS 453/553  for those seeking initial certification as a school counselor.



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