Special Education (EDSP)

Special Education (EDSP)

EDSP 323  Special Education Law and Characteristics  3 Credit Hour(s)  

Prerequisite: EDUC 350

This course is designed to expose teacher candidates to a variety of special education related topics including legal/ethical issues, documentation procedures, development of Individualized Education Programs, models of service delivery, and collaboration.

Offered: Resident and Online

EDSP 324  Special Education Law and Characteristics Licensure Practicum  1 Credit Hour(s)  

Prerequisite: EDSP 323 (may be taken concurrently) and Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5

Field experience to be completed in special education classroom setting. (Formerly EDSP 424)

Registration Restrictions: Background Check Clearance

Offered: Resident

EDSP 325  Special Education Law and Characteristics Community Practicum  1 Credit Hour(s)  

Prerequisite: EDSP 323 (may be taken concurrently)

Field experience to be completed in special education community setting. (Formerly EDSP 425)

Offered: Resident

EDSP 360  Learning and Behavior Problems  3 Credit Hour(s)  

This course addresses the characteristics of children and adolescents with academic and behavioral needs and the evidence-based best practices for supporting diverse learners in a variety of settings. *Please note, this course is not part of a program leading to eligibility of a Virginia state teaching license (or license in any other state). Individuals seeking to obtain a state teaching license should contact soelicensure@liberty.edu for recommended course options.

Offered: Online

EDSP 363  Behavior Management  3 Credit Hour(s)  

Resident Prerequisite: ((Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5 or Background Clear Out of State with a score of 5 or Background Clear International with a score of 5 or Background Check Clearance with a score of 5) and EDSP 323 )

Online Prerequisite: EDSP 323

This course prepares special educators to create safe, inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments by implementing classroom and individual behavior management strategies that promote meaningful learning, individual wellbeing, and positive social interactions. Positive approaches for addressing target behaviors are emphasized as well as the importance of collaboration to support individuals with exceptionalities across a range of settings.

Registration Restrictions: Background Check Clearance

Offered: Resident and Online

EDSP 364  Behavior Management in Special Education Licensure Practicum  1 Credit Hour(s)  

Prerequisite: EDSP 363 (may be taken concurrently) and Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5

Field experience to be completed in a classroom setting of students with disabilities.

Registration Restrictions: Background Check Clearance

Offered: Resident

EDSP 365  Behavior Management in Special Education Community Practicum  1 Credit Hour(s)  

Prerequisite: EDSP 325 (may be taken concurrently)

Field experience to be completed in a special education community setting of individuals with disabilities.

Offered: Resident

EDSP 367  Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders  3 Credit Hour(s)  

This course provides an overview of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and evidence-based best practices for supporting students with ASD in educational settings. *Please note, this course is not part of a program leading to eligibility of a Virginia state teaching license (or license in any other state). Individuals seeking to obtain a state teaching license should contact soelicensure@liberty.edu for recommended course options.

Offered: Online

EDSP 370  Intervention for Students with Intellectual Disabilities  3 Credit Hour(s)  

Online Prerequisite: PSYC 345 or EDUC 307

This course examines the characteristics of children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID). Interventions for working with the individuals with an ID in schools, churches, and community settings are addressed as well as preparing adolescents for transition into adulthood. *Please note, this course is not part of a program leading to eligibility of a Virginia state teaching license (or license in any other state). Individuals seeking to obtain a state teaching license should contact soelicensure@liberty.edu for recommended course options.

Offered: Online

EDSP 377  Autism: Educational and Theoretical Approaches  3 Credit Hour(s)  

This course provides an overview of the educational approaches and therapies available for children and adults on the autism spectrum. *Please note, this course is not part of a program leading to eligibility of a Virginia state teaching license (or license in any other state). Individuals seeking to obtain a state teaching license should contact soelicensure@liberty.edu for recommended course options.

Offered: Online

EDSP 385  Special Education Exploratory Lab III  0 Credit Hour(s)  

Online Prerequisite: EDGT 266 or EDGT 275 or EDGT 277

This course is designed to provide exploration of current educational concepts. Topics may include – but are not limited to - diversity, differentiation, and instructional practices.

Offered: Online

EDSP 388  Practicum in Special Education: Distance  0 Credit Hour(s)  

Online Prerequisite: (Background Check Clearance with a score of 5 or Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5 or Background Clear International with a score of 5 or Background Clear Out of State with a score of 5) and EDSP 473 (may be taken concurrently)

Candidates will participate in a supervised field practicum designed to link theory with practice. Completion of all field hours as stated in the syllabus is required to pass the course. This practicum class may only be repeated one time with prior approval from the program chair.

Offered: Online

EDSP 389  Practicum in Special Education: Local  0 Credit Hour(s)  

Prerequisite: Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5 and EDSP 473 (may be taken concurrently)

Candidates will participate in a supervised field practicum designed to link theory with practice. Completion of all field hours as stated in the syllabus is required to pass the course. This practicum class may only be repeated one time with prior approval from the program chair.

Offered: Resident

EDSP 410  Instructional Adaptation for Special Education  3 Credit Hour(s)  

Online Prerequisite: PSYC 345 or EDUC 307

This course surveys intervention strategies for adapting curriculum materials and methods to fit individual needs of students with mild and moderate disabilities in school, church, and community settings. *Please note, this course is not part of a program leading to eligibility of a Virginia state teaching license (or license in any other state). Individuals seeking to obtain a state teaching license should contact soelicensure@liberty.edu for recommended course options.

Offered: Online

EDSP 413  Inclusion and Diversity: Effective Practices and Strategies  3 Credit Hour(s)  

Prerequisite: EDUC 318 and EDSP 363 and EDUC 323 (may be taken concurrently)

This course equips candidates with the skills and knowledge needed to develop Individualized Education Programs for students with exceptionalities across K-12 grade levels. Candidates will learn to differentiate instruction and provide the supports, services, and accommodations needed to meet the needs of individuals with exceptionalities and ensure meaningful access to the general education curriculum.

Registration Restrictions: Background Check Clearance

Offered: Resident and Online

EDSP 414  Inclusion and Diversity: Effective Practices and Strategies Licensure Practicum  1 Credit Hour(s)  

Prerequisite: EDSP 413 (may be taken concurrently) and Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5

Field experience to be completed in special education classroom setting.

Registration Restrictions: Background Check Clearance

Offered: Resident

EDSP 415  Inclusion and Diversity: Effective Practices and Strategies Community Practicum  1 Credit Hour(s)  

Prerequisite: EDSP 413 and EDSP 325 and (Background Check Clearance with a score of 5 or Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5)

Field experience to be completed in a special education community setting.

Registration Restrictions: Background Check Clearance

Offered: Resident

EDSP 429  Survey of Trends in Special Education  3 Credit Hour(s)  

This course provides an overview of special education related topics including legal/ethical issues, documentation procedures, development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP), Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP). Models of service delivery and the importance of collaboration among professionals across settings are addressed. *Please note, this course is not part of a program leading to eligibility of a Virginia state teaching license (or license in any other state). Individuals seeking to obtain a state teaching license should contact soelicensure@liberty.edu for recommended course options.

Offered: Online

EDSP 473  Assessment and Transition Planning for Diverse Learners  3 Credit Hour(s)  

Prerequisite: ((EDSP 388 (may be taken concurrently) or EDSP 389 (may be taken concurrently) or EDSP 488 (may be taken concurrently) or EDSP 489 (may be taken concurrently)) and (Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5 or Background Clear International with a score of 5 or Background Clear Out of State with a score of 5 or Background Check Clearance with a score of 5) and EDSP 413 )

This course prepares special educators to work with families to provide successful student transitions throughout the educational experience, focusing on educational issues, independent living preparation, community living skills and vocational preparation. Current methods and tools are covered.

Registration Restrictions: Background Check Clearance

Offered: Resident and Online

EDSP 474  Transition Planning Practicum  1 Credit Hour(s)  

Prerequisite: EDSP 473 (may be taken concurrently) and Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5

Field experience to be completed in classroom setting of students with mental retardation (MR). There will be an examination of IEP development for individuals who are MR. (Formerly EDSP 374)

Offered: Resident

EDSP 475  Transition Planning Community Practicum  1 Credit Hour(s)  

Prerequisite: EDSP 323 and EDSP 473 (may be taken concurrently) and (Background Check Clearance with a score of 5 or Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5)

Field experience to be completed in a special education community setting. (Formerly EDSP 375)

Registration Restrictions: Background Check Clearance

Offered: Resident

EDSP 485  Special Education Exploratory Lab IV  0 Credit Hour(s)  

Online Prerequisite: EDGT 266 or EDGT 275 or EDGT 277

This course is designed to provide exploration of current educational concepts. Topics may include – but are not limited to - diversity, differentiation, and instructional practices.

Offered: Online

EDSP 488  Practicum in Special Education: Distance  0 Credit Hour(s)  

Online Prerequisite: (Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5 or Background Clear Out of State with a score of 5 or Background Clear International with a score of 5 or Background Check Clearance with a score of 5) and EDSP 473 (may be taken concurrently)

Candidates will participate in a supervised field practicum designed to link theory with practice. Completion of all field hours as stated in the syllabus is required to pass the course. This practicum class may only be repeated one time with prior approval from the program chair.

Offered: Online

EDSP 489  Practicum in Special Education: Local  0 Credit Hour(s)  

Prerequisite: Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5 and EDSP 473 (may be taken concurrently)

Candidates will participate in a supervised field practicum designed to link theory with practice. Completion of all field hours as stated in the syllabus is required to pass the course. This practicum class may only be repeated one time with prior approval from the program chair.

Offered: Resident

EDSP 495  Directed Research in Special Education  1-3 Credit Hour(s)  

Prerequisite: Background Check Receipt with a score of 5

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Offered: Resident

EDSP 497  Topics in Special Education  1-3 Credit Hour(s)  

Prerequisite: Background Check Receipt with a score of 5

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Offered: Resident

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