SPED 3520 - Program Development for Students with Severe Disabilities

3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered in the Fall

This course emphasizes systematic development of Individualized Transition Plans (ITPs) and individualized researched-based curriculum development for diverse students with severe disabilities. The course will focus on the following domain areas: community, domestic, recreation/leisure, vocational, and social relationships. Candidates will examine both theories and practical strategies for promoting measurable transition outcomes and activities with students and their families. Family-professional partnerships will be emphasized with particular attention to the process of general transition and transition from school to adult life. The course will address vocational assessments, job analysis strategies, training methodologies, the implementation of natural supports, and program and curricular issues. Candidates enrolled in this course are advised to register for Field Experience l in Severe Disabilities. Required for all Special Education Majors: Severe Disabilities (All Levels).

Prerequisite(s): Successful Passage of Stage One Education Unit Review