2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

ED 404 Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall even years
• Prerequisites: ED 360, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Development of the ability to design, order and acquire modern technology and equipment for a variety of handicapping conditions. Emphases are on assisting independent living and enhancing communication and use of assisting technology for teachers.

ED 403 Transition for Students with Disabilities 2 cr.

• Offered: Winter odd years
• Prerequisites: ED 360, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of pre-vocational curricula within the special education classroom including the development of transition objectives, vocational assessment and potential vocational options following completion of pre-vocational training. Emphasis is placed on practical applications and programs as well as theoretical concepts.

ED 402 Teaching Life Skills to Students with Disabilities 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall odd years
• Prerequisites: ED 360, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Survey of national, state and community resources in independent living, recreation and socialization opportunities for students with disabilities. In addition, students examine materials and curriculum for educating students with disabilities in social skills, free-time activities and human sexuality.

ED 401 Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Students with Cognitive Impairment 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: ED 318, ED 400, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Lesson construction and methodology for teaching students with cognitive impairment including the use of commercially and teacher-made materials. The teacher’s multiple professional roles are stressed.

ED 400 Introduction to Cognitive Impairment 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: ED 360, junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of cognitive impairment, its historical background and etiology, characteristics of students with cognitive impairments and assistance in habilitation.

ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher 2 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An introductory course covering the range of handicapping conditions, designed for the elementary or secondary teacher to develop an awareness of the emotional, educational and social implications of handicaps and to formulate practical applications when working with students with exceptionalities in the general classroom.

ED 360 Orientation to Special Education 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Co-requisites: ED 230 or ED 231.
• Prerequisites: PSY 100.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of children with exceptionalities including the etiology and characteristics of these individuals and the educational provisions that exist for their care, treatment, training, education and habitation. Field experience is required.

ED 319 Teaching of Reading for Secondary Teachers 3 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Co-requisites: Concurrent enrollment in ED 380.
• Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Methods the content area teacher can use to help students comprehend course materials more effectively, to determine reading needs of students and to adapt instruction to their needs. Field experience is required.

ED 318 Elementary Reading Instruction II 3 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: ED 311 and ED 316 and admission to the methods phase of teacher education.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An in-depth consideration and extension of the content provided in Reading Instruction I. An examination of diagnostic techniques, introduction of reading subject matter materials and a practicum experience.

ED 316 Elementary Reading Instruction I 3 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of the theories, processes, and strategies for teaching and assessing reading with a focus on emergent literacy and reading in the primary grades. A predetermined number of practicum hours in the elementary school are required.