Metropolitan School of Professional Studies

Course Descriptions

Metropolitan College Special Education Studies (MSES)

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MSES 102: Introduction to Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education

3.00 Credits

This course provides an overview of a variety of formal and informal assessment instruments. Students will be exposed to the terminology, ethics, and procedures involved with the assessment process. Collaborative, interdisciplinary assessment processes will be addressed as will interpreting, reporting, record keeping, and monitoring student progress.

MSES 103: Introduction to Behavior Management

3.00 Credits

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the teaching/learning environment and the underlying elements of challenging student behavior. The course examines an array of intervention strategies and analyzes issues of maintenance, implementation and consultation. Students will examine case studies and work in groups to propose solutions based on principles advanced in the course.

MSES 105: Introduction to Computer Concepts

3.00 Credits

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MSES 201: Introduction to Intervention/Instruction in Special Education

3.00 Credits

This course will provide an overview of the process of intervention, research-based strategies, and curriculum modification using cognitive based instructional approaches. Students will develop a repertoire of intervention strategies as well as a framework for making appropriate decisions in planning for and interacting with the disabled individual. The course is taught using a reflective approach to enable students to make critical, interpretive, and technical decisions about learning issues pertaining to students and subject matter.

MSES 202: Introduction to Communication with Community and Collaborative Partners in Internal Settings

3.00 Credits

In this course students will have an opportunity to integrate core coursework for the purpose of facilitating change in programs in their home environments. Students will be exposed to a number of international models of collaboration and program design for the purpose of achieving family-centered, culturally competent, inclusive practices, settings, and placements. MSES 202 also provides an environment for the student to carry out action research that is individually designed. It aims to prepare practitioners who can be effective consultants and active change agents on behalf of children with special needs.

MSES 203: Introduction to Leadership in Special Education:Planning and Managing the Teaching/Learning Envir

3.00 Credits

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the leadership functions and issues in general and special education. The program will address short range and long range planning; budgeting, and other aspects of administration and supervision, such as personnel organization, and staff training. Governance and relationships will be addressed, as well as leadership styles and presentation skills.

MSES 205: Foundations of Spec Educ People w/Severe Disabi & Challenging Behav: Characteristics & Intervention

3.00 Credits

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