Course provides an overview of the field of special education. It includes such topics as 1) identification; 2) placement; 3) programming; 4) inclusion; 5) advocacy; and other topics relating to individuals with disabilities, and gifted and talented individuals. The course examines the various philosophical views of exceptionality.
Credits: 3.0
Recent and Upcoming Instructors
- Alazar, Ghirmay
- Fall 2025 (2261-AT) / Class #: 26116 / Section: 1030-LEC
- Conway, Sheila J.
- Fall 2023 (2241-AT) / Class #: 28630 / Section: 1035-LEC
- Spring 2024 (2244-AT) / Class #: 15723 / Section: 1020-LEC - Syllabus for TLL 1580 - FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUC (2244-AT / 15723-LEC) (Sheila J. Conway)
- Fall 2024 (2251-AT) / Class #: 27167 / Section: 1035-LEC - Syllabus for TLL 1580 - FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUC (2251-AT / 27167-LEC) (Sheila J. Conway)
- Spring 2025 (2254-AT) / Class #: 15496 / Section: 1020-LEC - Syllabus for TLL 1580 - FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUC (2254-AT / 15496-LEC) (Sheila J. Conway)
- Fall 2025 (2261-AT) / Class #: 26223 / Section: 1035-LEC
- Spring 2026 (2264-AT) / Class #: 15190 / Section: 1020-LEC
- Kline, Elizabeth Joyce
- Summer 2023 (2237-6W2) / Class #: 19223 / Section: 1010-LEC
- Fall 2025 (2261-SE3) / Class #: 26117 / Section: 1080-LEC
- Smith, Phillandra Samantha
- Fall 2023 (2241-SE3) / Class #: 28391 / Section: 1080-LEC - Syllabus for TLL 1580 - FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUC (2241-SE3 / 28391-LEC) (Phillandra Samantha Smith)
- Spring 2024 (2244-SE3) / Class #: 15297 / Section: 1090-LEC - Syllabus for TLL 1580 - FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUC (2244-SE3 / 15297-LEC) (Phillandra Samantha Smith)
- Summer 2024 (2247-12W) / Class #: 17850 / Section: 1000-LEC - Syllabus for TLL 1580 - FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUC (2247-12W / 17850-LEC) (Phillandra Samantha Smith)
- Spring 2025 (2254-SE3) / Class #: 15077 / Section: 1090-LEC - Syllabus for TLL 1580 - FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUC (2254-SE3 / 15077-LEC) (Phillandra Samantha Smith)
- Summer 2025 (2257-12W) / Class #: 17312 / Section: 1000-LEC
- Spring 2026 (2264-SE3) / Class #: 14812 / Section: 1090-LEC
- Summer 2026 (2267-12W) / Class #: 17072 / Section: 1000-LEC
- Tabb, JoVonne
- Fall 2024 (2251-AT) / Class #: 27038 / Section: 1030-LEC - Syllabus for TLL 1580 - FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUC (2251-AT / 27038-LEC) (JoVonne Tabb)
- Fall 2024 (2251-SE3) / Class #: 27039 / Section: 1080-LEC - Syllabus for TLL 1580 - FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUC (2251-SE3 / 27039-LEC) (JoVonne Tabb)
- Spring 2025 (2254-AT) / Class #: 12188 / Section: 1060-LEC - Syllabus for TLL 1580 - FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUC (2254-AT / 12188-LEC) (JoVonne Tabb)
- Spring 2026 (2264-AT) / Class #: 12093 / Section: 1060-LEC