CHD 204 - Exceptional Children

Credit(s): 3
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 3, 0

This course is an overview of children with exceptional cognitive, physical, social and emotional characteristics. The curriculum includes an analysis of developmental and educational needs imposed by exceptionality. It also offers identification, and intervention strategies, methods, and programs that are designed to meet the needs, including, but not limited to, children identified as learning disabled. The course includes the historical, philosophical and legal foundations of special education, including the study of applicable federal and state laws and requirements: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Individualized Family Service Plan, Individualized Education Plan, and inclusive programs. The course fulfills requirements of School Code, Article 21-2a. IAI Course No. ECE 913
Applicable toward graduation at Sandburg where program structure permits:
Degree or Certificate: AA, AS, AAS, AGS, and Certificates where applicable (1.1)

Offered: As Needed
General Education: Not Applicable, Elective Only