EDS 313 INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION. (3)
Introduction to the legal, philosophical and educational bases of the education of the handicapped. Particular emphasis is given to state and federal law, referral to placement, use of cumulative records and Individual Education Plan development.

EDS 320 EDUCATION OF THE MILDLY/MODERATELY HANDICAPPED. (3)
This course includes instructional management planning, individual education program development, materials, resources, and strategies for teaching students with mild/moderate handicaps.

EDS 330 PROCEDURES FOR THE RESOURCE ROOM. (3) Admission to Teacher Education.
This course focuses on the organization and procedures for the effective use of instruction, space, scheduling, materials, and personnel in both the elementary and secondary resource classroom. Administrative and teacher responsibilities will be included as well as techniques for collaboration and consultation with other professionals and parents.

EDS 414 PRACTICUM IN THE ELEMENTARY RESOURCE ROOM. (6) Prerequisite: Possession of an elementary teaching certificate or EDS 320 and EDS 330.
Practicum experience in the education of elementary age mildly/moderately handicapped students. This course is designed to allow individuals who hold an elementary teaching certificate to add an "Education of the Mildly/Moderately Handicapped'' endorsement to their existing certificate.

EDS 415 PRACTICUM IN THE SECONDARY RESOURCE ROOM. (6) Prerequisite: Possession of a secondary or special subject area teaching certificate or EDS 320 and EDS 330.
Practicum experience in the education of secondary age mild/moderately handicapped students. This course is designed to allow individuals who hold a secondary teaching certificate to add an "Education of the Mildly/Moderately Handicapped" endorsement to their existing certificate.