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Holy Family University Graduate Studies 2012-2013 > Masters' Degree Programs > Education Course Descriptions > EDSP 565 Special Education Seminar: Research and Issues (3 credits)
EDSP 565 Special Education Seminar: Research and Issues (3 credits)
Prerequisites: EDUC 505 and three EDSP courses
Examines critically the educational, social, and political issues facing professionals in the field today. Divergent perspectives on topics such as inclusion, assessment, classroom management, collaborative teaching, teaching training, and adult services are the basis for the course. Students develop and present positions on these and other current issues. A major course project is the development of a research proposal matched to issues facing the teacher in today’s classroom.
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