SPED 360: Introduction to Special Education

Special Education · 4 credits · Edu Leadership & Inclusive Tch

An introduction to characteristics and categories of exceptionality, and the rules and regulations concerning provision of special education and related services. Includes federal and Washington state legislation pertinent to special education from preschool through high school. A minimum of 15 hours of practicum experience required during the quarter.

Offered in 8 of the 26 listed terms (Winter 2021 to Spring 2023).

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Prerequisites

None that Banner enforces.

From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

Required by (9)

SLHS 370, SLHS 380, SLHS 440, SPED 443, SPED 444, SPED 466, SPED 467, SPED 468, SPED 471

What it leads to

Courses that list it as a prerequisite, then the courses that list those, 2 levels deep.

SLHS 370 Adolescence and Young Adulthood in People with Autism
- SLHS 380 Peer Mentorship for College Students with Autism
SLHS 380 Peer Mentorship for College Students with Autism
SLHS 440 Augmentative and Alternative Communication for SLHS and Related Disciplines
SPED 443 Early Development Variations
SPED 444 Assessment and Intervention in Early Childhood Special Education
SPED 466 Assessment, Evaluation and IEP
SPED 467 Curriculum-Based Evaluation
- SPED 472 Behavior Assessment and Intervention
- SPED 483 Reading Instruction for Students with Special Needs (continues on its page)
- SPED 484 Designing Written Expression Interventions
SPED 468 Effective Collaboration with Families, Professionals and Community
- SPED 565 Communication and Collaboration in Special Education
SPED 471 Interventions for Learning and Achievement in a Diverse Classroom

Syllabi and course websites

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Instructors

Instructor	Sections	Terms
Hanson, Richard	5	Winter 2021 to Spring 2022
Hoagland, Laura	3	Fall 2022 to Spring 2023

Every offering in the listed terms (8 sections)

Term	Sec	CRN	Type	Meets	Instructor	Enrolled	Delivery
Spring 2023	315	20083	Lecture	W 4:00pm-5:50pm · MH 239 TBA · ONLINE ASNC	Hoagland, Laura	17/25	Hybrid
Winter 2023	315	10090	Lecture	MW 4:00pm-5:50pm · MH 135	Hoagland, Laura	15/25	Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2022	103	40119	Lecture	W 4:00pm-5:50pm · MH 239 TBA · ONLINE ASNC	Hoagland, Laura	16/25	Hybrid
Spring 2022	315	20083	Lecture	MW 4:00pm-5:50pm · ONLINE SYNC	Hanson, Richard	18/25	Distance Instr-OnLine
Winter 2022	315	10092	Lecture	MW 4:00pm-5:50pm · ONLINE SYNC	Hanson, Richard	23/30	Distance Instr-OnLine
Fall 2021	103	40129	Lecture	MW 4:00pm-5:50pm · REMOTE SYNC	Hanson, Richard	28/30	Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2021	315	20085	Lecture	MW 4:00pm-5:50pm · REMOTE SYNC	Hanson, Richard	22/25	Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2021	315	10095	Lecture	MW 4:00pm-5:50pm · REMOTE SYNC	Hanson, Richard	26/30	Face to Face Instruction