EDU-230: Introduction to Special Education
- 3 Credit Hours
- Dept. of Education & Human Services Department
- Fall 2026
Course Description
This course provides an overview of the role of special education in supporting students with disabilities from infancy through late adolescence. It will examine services, placement settings, and instructional approaches, as well as the supports and collaborative efforts with other professionals involved in the educational process. Additionally, the course will cover classification and documentation procedures. Participants will have opportunities to critically analyze the models, theories, and legislation that have shaped the historical development of special education, along with contemporary approaches to inclusive classroom practices.
Register for this CourseEDU-230 Sections for Fall 2026
2 Sections Offered
EDU-230, Section SL1
CRN #24562
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | N/A |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | Online |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | N/A |
EDU-230, Section CC2
CRN #25076
Traditional (In-Person)
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Downtown Campus Room 602 | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 | Monday, Wednesday 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | Downtown Campus Room 602 |
| Date(s) | Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026 |
| Day / Time | Monday, Wednesday 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm |