EXC 4140 - Issues of Diversity in Special Education in Urban Environments

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Pre/Corequisites: None.
Requirements: None.

Description
This class provides an overview of the issues and concerns regarding diversity in the context of special education. Legal, historical, social, and cultural factors will be explored as students develop an understanding of the unique landscape of special education service delivery for diverse students, families, and communities. Topics will be considered from the perspective of P-12 students, teachers, and teacher educators in urban contexts.