EDUC 4515 - Special Education Law and Practice

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course provides students with a broad knowledge and understanding of a wide range of legal issues concerning the provision of special education services to students with disabilities. A review of pertinent legislation concerning human and constitutional rights related to persons with disabilities will be addressed. Teachers’ specific responsibilities and liabilities are described and related to current requirements for development of appropriate educational programs.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education.
Co-Requisite(s): This course is part of Special Education Block 2 courses and should be taken with EDUC 3545, EDUC 3565, EDUC 3575, EDUC 4521, EDUC 4530.