Special Education

2026-2027 EIU Undergraduate Catalog

Program Plans

Licensure Programs Leading to Multiple Endorsements Special Education Honors Program Special Education: Early Childhood Special Education Option (B.S. in Education) Special Education: Non-Licensure Option (B.S in Education.) Special Education: Standard Special Option (B.S. in Education)

SPE 2000

Disabilities in the Context of Education and the Life Span. (2 credits)

SPE 3000

Education of Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs. (3 credits)

SPE 3100

Learning Differences of Individuals with Moderate to Severe Exceptional Learning Needs. (3 credits)

SPE 3200

Learning Differences of Individuals with Mild/Moderate Exceptional Learning Needs. (4 credits)

SPE 3201

Observation of Individuals with Severe to Mild/Moderate Exceptional Learning Needs Across Severity Levels. (3 credits)

SPE 3220

Behaviors of Young Children (Birth to 8) At Risk and with Exceptional Learning Needs. (3 credits)

SPE 3250

Observation of Individuals With Exceptional Learning Needs: Learning Disabilities. (1 credits)

SPE 3260

Observation of Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs: Mental Retardation/Developmental Delays. (1 credits)

SPE 3270

Observation of Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs: Seriously Emotionally Disturbed/Behavior Disorders. (1 credits)

SPE 3600

Behavioral Principles in Special Education. (3 credits)

SPE 3700

Individualized Independence Curriculum and Materials. (3 credits)

SPE 3970

Study Abroad. (1 to 15 credits)

SPE 4444

Honors Independent Studies. (3 credits)

SPE 4500

The Education of Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs: Access to the General Curriculum. (3 credits)

SPE 4525

Communication and Early Literacy Skills of Children (Birth to 8) At Risk and with Exceptional Learning Needs. (3 credits)

SPE 4530

Facilitating Language and Literacy in Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs. (3 credits)

SPE 4600

Community Services and Communication with Families of Learners with Exceptional Learning Needs. (3 credits)

SPE 4644

Honors Thesis. (3 credits)

SPE 4666

Honors Seminar. (3 credits)

SPE 4700

Individualized General Curriculum and Materials. (3 credits)

SPE 4720

Instructional Materials and Activities for Young Children (Birth to 8) At Risk and with Exceptional Learning Needs. (3 credits)

SPE 4730

Curriculum Adaptation and Consultation for Individuals With Exceptional Learning Needs. (3 credits)

SPE 4741

Independent Study. (1 to 3 credits)

SPE 4765

Identification and Instructional Strategies: Individuals with Gifts and Talents. (3 credits)

SPE 4800

Diagnosis and Assessment of Learners with Exceptional Learning Needs. (4 credits)

SPE 4820

Assessment of Young Children (Birth to 8) With Exceptional Learning Needs. (3 credits)

SPE 4900

Instructional Strategies for Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs. (6 credits)

SPE 4901

Practicum with Individuals with Exceptional Learning Needs. (4 credits)

SPE 4910

Non-Licensure Programming and Services for Individuals with Disabilities. (6 credits)

SPE 4911

Internship. (8 credits)

SPE 4920

Instructional Strategies: Young Children (Birth through 8) at Risk and with Exceptional Learning Needs. (3 credits)

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