Summer 2008 Course Descriptions

All courses below are approved to be taught in Summer 2008; however, some (or all) may not be offered.  The course numbers that are offered, in either Pre-Session, Summer I or Summer II, are linked to the Schedule of Classes. Classes with alternative delivery modes (Web based, cable TV, correspondence, etc) are noted in the Schedule at the section level.  The complete list below is a good indicator of what may be offered over the next few years (contact department about offerings).  For explanations of course elements see the Key to Course Descriptions.

Special Education, Rehabilitation and School Psychology (SERP)  Department Info

SERP 200 -- Social Perspectives on Disability as Reflected in American Media and Literature  (3 units)
Description:  Enrolled students will identify and describe perspectives on disability as reflected in American media and literature. They will analyze the influence of these perspectives on individual, political, and social responses to persons with disabilities.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Approved as:  General Education Tier Two - Individuals and Societies.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 299 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 301A -- Mainstreaming - Elementary  (2 units)
Description:  Introduction to the integration of special students into the regular elementary classroom.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Also see:  SRPV301A
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, TTE 300. Open to elementary education majors only. Credit will be given for SERP 301A or SRPV 301A but not for both.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 301B -- Mainstreaming - Secondary  (2 units)
Description:  Introduction to the integration of special students into the regular secondary classrooms.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Also see:  SRPV301B
Prerequisite(s):  Open to secondary education majors only. Credit will be given for SERP 301B or SRPV 301B but not for both.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 301C -- Inclusive Early Education for Children with Diverse Abilities  (2 units)
Description:  Provides early childhood educators a foundation of best educational practices in including children with diverse abilities from birth to 8 years of age. This course presents specific information, techniques, and methods for developing age-appropriate and meaningful programming within typical early childhood settings through collaborative service delivery for students who have varying exceptionalities such as autism, multiple disabilities, cognitive disabilities, and emotional and behavioral disorders. Students will apply strategies given case scenarios as well as on-site practical experiences.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 370A -- American Sign Language I  (4 units)
Description:  Designed for students with no previous knowledge of ASL and/or deaf culture. To develop basic skills in ASL vocabulary, grammar and use. First course in a four semester sequence.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 370B -- American Sign Language II  (4 units)
Description:  Designed to help students continue developing basic skills in ASL vocabulary, grammar and use. Second course in a four semester sequence.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 370A or consent of the department.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 393 -- Internship  (1-3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 394 -- Practicum  (1-3 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 399 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 399H -- Honors Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 400 -- Survey of Exceptional Students  (3 units)
Description:  Introduction to historical, legal, pedagogical, and social issues underlying services in special education and rehabilitation. Provides an overview of the characteristics of persons with exceptionalities and disabilities as well as the services available.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 401A -- Assessment & Instruction for Students with Early Reading & Spelling Difficulties  (3 units)
Description:  Procedures, methods, strategies for informal diagnosis and instruction of students with learning problems in the areas of reading and spelling. Strategies appropriate for use in the elementary or the special classroom.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 501A.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 402 -- Behavior Principles and Disability: Assessment and Intervention  (3 units)
Description:  Use of behavior principles to positively support individuals with disabilities, especially those with moderate and severe disabilities.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 400.
May be convened with:  SERP 502.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 403 -- Special Services in Schools  (3 units)
Description:  Information to aid teachers in dealing with responsibilities and concerns in school settings with regard to P.L. 94-142. Education for All Handicapped Children Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, and other legal issues.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 503.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 404 -- Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Exceptional Learners  (3 units)
Description:  Provides a theoretical base and practical approach to the study of special needs of students with language and cultural differences; basic premises of bilingual special education and the interface of the two fields.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 504.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 407A -- Academic Assessment of Students with High Incidence Disabilities  (3 units)
Description:  Assessment and instruction with an emphasis on formal assessment, informal assessment, diagnostic teaching, and implementation of individualized instructional programs.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Teacher Education Courses.
May be convened with:  SERP 507A.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 407B -- Instructional Strategies for Students with High Incidence Disabilities  (3 units)
Description:  Continuation of SERP 407A. Preparation for preservice educators to provide assessment and instruction for students with high incidence (learning and behavioral) disabilities.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  students must have completed SERP 407A with a grade of 'B' or higher. Concurrent registration, SERP 475 and the cross-categorical program.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 409 -- Foundations of High Incidence Disabilities  (3 units)
Description:  Issues in the education of students with mild-moderate mental retardation, learning disabilities, emotional or behavioral disorders, attention deficit disorders, and physical disabilities. Topics include history, definitions, current issues, characteristics, theories, and educational programming.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 400.
May be convened with:  SERP 509.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 414 -- Introduction to Disability Studies and Services  (3 units)
Description:  Overview of disability in the humanities; historical and current perspectives of rehabilitation, education, and public policy.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 415 -- Physical and Multiple Disabilities  (3 units)
Description:  Physical and multiple impairments, etiology, intervention practices, adaptations, transferring and handling skills, integrated and collaborative related service delivery, and integration into typical environments.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 515.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 416 -- Disability Perspectives and Narratives  (3 units)
Description:  Exploration of disability culture and identity throughout the lifespan with respect to family, education, employment, public policy and ethical issues; including the pervasive representational uses of disability and the discrimination faced by people with disabilities.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 420 -- Low Vision and Visual Functioning  (3 units)
Description:  Anatomy and physiology of the eye; implications of visual disorders including visual field losses; introduction to optics; use of optical and non-optical aids in classroom settings.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 520.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 421 -- Introduction to Visual Impairments and Deaf-Blindness  (3 units)
Description:  An overview of educational services for the student with visual impairments and multiple sensory impairments. An emphasis is placed on the psychosocial effects of visual impairments on the individual and means of compensating for those effects.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 521.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 422 -- Orientation and Mobility for Teachers of Individuals with Visual Impairments  (3 units)
Description:  Methods of teaching orientation and mobility skills to visually impaired and blind students. Emphasis on the school-aged child, with particular attention to concept development, orientation skills, pre-cane skills, personal safety, and independent ambulation, including an introduction to long-cane techniques.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 522.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 423A -- Braille I  (3 units)
Description:  Fundamentals of Braille reading and writing, methods of teaching Braille and preparation of materials.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 523A.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 423B -- Braille II  (3 units)
Description:  Fundamentals of Braille reading and writing, methods of teaching Braille and preparation of materials.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 523B.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 424 -- Methods of Teaching the Visually Impaired  (3 units)
Description:  Curriculum development and adaptation in various educational programs; adaptation of classroom materials; procedures for use with blind/partially sighted children and youth; emphasizes teaching academic and non-academic skills and in educating students with non-disabled peers.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 421 or consent of department.
May be convened with:  SERP 524.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 430 -- Education and Rehabilitation of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals  (3 units)
Description:  Current and historical perspectives; educational and rehabilitative services; etiology; impact on families, psychosocial, cognitive and intellectual development and functioning of deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 530.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 431A -- American Sign Language III  (4 units)
Description:  Designed to develop intermediate ASL conversational skills in a variety of settings, topics, and functions. Third in a four semester sequence.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 370B or consent of department.
May be convened with:  SERP 531A.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 431B -- American Sign Language IV  (4 units)
Description:  Designed to continue developing intermediate ASL conversational skills in a variety of settings, topics, and functions. Final course in a four semester sequence.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 413A or consent of department.
May be convened with:  SERP 531B.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 433A -- Introduction to the Structure of ASL  (3 units)
Description:  Introduction to the structure of ASL. Classes will be offered on a rotating basis in SERP 433A-433B-433C-433D sequence; however, courses need not be taken in sequence.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 431B or consent of department.
May be convened with:  SERP 533A.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 433B -- Languages and Cultures of the Deaf Communities  (3 units)
Description:  Languages and cultures of deaf communities. Classes will be offered on a rotating basis in SERP 433A-433B-433C-433D sequence; however, courses need not be taken in sequence.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 431B or consent of department.
May be convened with:  SERP 533B.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 433C -- Special Topics in Deaf Studies  (3 units)
Description:  Classes will be offered on a rotating basis in SERP 433A-433B-433C-433D sequence; however, courses need not be taken in sequence.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 431B or consent of department.
May be convened with:  SERP 533C.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 433D -- ASL Literature and Film  (3 units)
Description:  ASL literature and film. Classes will be offered on a rotating basis in SERP 433A-433B-433C-433D sequence; however, courses need not be taken in sequence.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 533D.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 434 -- Language Development for the Exceptional Child  (3 units)
Description:  Pragmatic, syntactic and semantic aspects of pre-linguistic and linguistic development in exceptional children and youth; cognitive and social bases of communication and language development.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 400; admission to Undergraduate Special Education Program.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  SERP 534.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 444A -- ASL Discourse Processes: Intensive ASL  (6 units)
Description:  SERP 444A-444B-444C need not be taken in sequence.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 431B or consent of department.
May be convened with:  SERP 544A.
Usually offered:  Summer.

SERP 452 -- Introduction to Educational Interpreting  (3 units)
Description:  An introductory course focusing on educational interpreting for deaf children in K-12 settings.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 370B.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 453 -- Models of Interpretation and Transliteration  (3 units)
Description:  Focuses on practical and theoretical applications of skills in American Sign Language interpretation and transliteration.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 431B.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 455 -- Rehabilitation and Aging  (3 units)
Description:  Emphasis on aging from the viewpoint of the aging person and those working with the aged.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 2 times (maximum 3 enrollments).
May be convened with:  SERP 555.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 456 -- Interpretation/Transliteration: Math and Science  (3 units)
Description:  This course further develops skills in interpretation/transliteration between English and ASL as applied to math and science texts.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 431B, SERP 453.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 457 -- Interpretation/Transliteration: Language Arts/English and Social Sciences  (3 units)
Description:  Further develop skills in interpretation/transliteration between English and ASL as applied to language arts and social sciences texts.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 431B, SERP 453.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 458 -- An Introduction to Discourse Analysis for Interpreters  (3 units)
Description:  This course provides an introduction to discourse analysis, focusing on ASL and English discourse.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP431B.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 465 -- Principles of Rehabilitation  (3 units)
Description:  Principles underlying rehabilitation programs and interdisciplinary relationships of agencies engaged in rehabilitation services.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 565.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 466 -- Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities  (3 units)
Description:  Historical and current application techniques of assistive technology: principles and best practices.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 566.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 468 -- Transition Methods  (3 units)
Description:  Provides an understanding of effective strategies for promoting the smooth transition of students with disabilities from school to work and adult living.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 568.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 475 -- Observation and Participation in Special Education Programs  (1-3 units)
Description:  Practical experiences with individuals having special needs with focus on psychological, educational and service-related implications and practices. Field trips, class observations and seminars.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Course includes 1 or more field trips.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 400 or SERP 500.
May be repeated:  for a total of 6 units of credit.
May be convened with:  SERP 575.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 476 -- Rehabilitating the Public Offender  (3 units)
Description:  Components in service delivery to the public offender, how the offender enters the criminal justice system, and treatment and rehabilitation services available.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 576.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 478 -- Prevention of Addictions  (3 units)
Description:  Analysis of addictive behaviors (e.g., drug addictions, eating disorders, compulsive gambling) from a psychosocial and biological perspective and the implications of this analysis for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of addictions.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 578.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 479A -- Psychiatric Rehabilitation I  (3 units)
Description:  Key approaches and current developments in psychiatric rehabilitation in the US; provision of basic information about mental illness, the rehabilitation needs of persons with psychiatric disabilities, and implications for best practice in rehabilitation settings.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 579A.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 479B -- Psychiatric Rehabilitation II  (3 units)
Description:  Examines activities of practitioner and service recipient, and steps of the psychiatric vocational rehabilitation process used in career development for persons with psychiatric disabilities.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 579B.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 481 -- Interviewing and Client Services  (3 units)
Description:  The development of essential interviewing skills for case management of rehabilitation clients.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 425 or SERP 525; SERP 400, SERP 411.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 483 -- Supervised Casework in Rehabilitation  (3 units)
Description:  Application of fundamental professional rehabilitation theories and skills in field settings.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 400 or SERP 411 or SERP 481.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 484 -- Problems of Drug Abuse  (3 units)
Description:  Survey course for teachers, counselors, and agency workers concerned with drug abuse; examination of community, cultural, and educational approaches to drug use and abuse.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  SERP 584.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 487 -- Psychosocial, Cultural, and Familial Aspects of Disability  (3 units)
Description:  Exploration of the psychological, sociological, cultural, and familial aspects of disability throughout the lifespan and implications; foundations for empowerment and enhancing self-esteem.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 465 or SERP 565. Open to SERP majors only.
May be convened with:  SERP 587.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 493 -- Internship  (1-12 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 493L -- Legislative Internship  (1-12 units)
Description:  Working experience at the Arizona State Legislature; responsibilities draw upon student's area of major expertise and include preparing written and oral reports, summarizing legislative proposals, and providing information to legislators and legislative committees.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 494 -- Practicum  (1-3 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 494A -- Teaching Exceptional Children  (1-10 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 400, field work, student teaching in area of emphasis.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 496A -- Ethical Issues for Sign Language Interpreters  (1 unit)
Description:  This course will examine principles of ethical behavior established to protect and guide sign language interpreters. The major objective of this course will be to investigate the more complex aspects of mediating human social interactions.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 452.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 497K -- Sexuality and Disability  (3 units)
Description:  Explores attitudes of individuals and of society toward sexuality of persons with disabilities; explores behaviors of persons with disabilities in interpersonal, couple and parental relationships; presents factual information on sexuality and disability.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  SERP 597K.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 498 -- Senior Capstone  (1-3 units)
Description:  A culminating experience for majors involving a substantive project that demonstrates a synthesis of learning accumulated in the major, including broadly comprehensive knowledge of the discipline and its methodologies. Senior standing required.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 498H -- Honors Thesis  (3 units)
Description:  An honors thesis is required of all the students graduating with honors. Students ordinarily sign up for this course as a two-semester sequence. The first semester the student performs research under the supervision of a faculty member; the second semester the student writes an honors thesis.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 499 -- Independent Study  (1-4 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 499H -- Honors Independent Study  (3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 500 -- Foundations of Special Education and Rehabilitation  (3 units)
Description:  Provides beginning graduate students with a knowledge of issues surrounding the fields of special education and rehabilitation. Issues include legal; principles and concepts of assessment; principles of teaching and counseling. Students will examine and develop their personal philosophies regarding assessment of, services to and intervention with individuals with exceptionalities.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 400.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 501A -- Assessment & Instruction for Students with Early Reading & Spelling Difficulties  (3 units)
Description:  Procedures, methods, strategies for informal diagnosis and instruction of students with learning problems in the areas of reading and spelling. Strategies appropriate for use in the elementary or the special classroom. Graduate-level requirements include in-depth projects.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 401A.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 502 -- Behavior Principles and Disability: Assessment and Intervention  (3 units)
Description:  Use of behavior principles to positively support individuals with disabilities, especially those with moderate and severe disabilities. Graduate-level requirements include in-depth paper(s) on aspects of current issues in the field.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 402.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 503 -- Special Services in Schools  (3 units)
Description:  Information to aid teachers in dealing with responsibilities and concerns in school settings with regard to P.L. 94-142. Education for All Handicapped Children Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, and other legal issues. Graduate-level requirements include in-depth paper(s) on aspects of current issues in the field.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 403.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 504 -- Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Exceptional Learners  (3 units)
Description:  Provides a theoretical base and practical approach to the study of special needs of students with language and cultural differences; basic premises of bilingual special education and the interface of the two fields. Graduate-level requirements include in-depth paper(s) on aspects of current issues in the field.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 404.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 505 -- Foundations of Learning Disabilities  (3 units)
Description:  Theories and history of programs for individuals with learning disabilities-definition, characteristics, etiology.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 400.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 507A -- Academic Assessment of Students with High Incidence Disabilities  (3 units)
Description:  Assessment and instruction with an emphasis on formal assessment, informal assessment, diagnostic teaching, and implementation of individualized instructional programs. Graduate-level requirements include completion of all assignments.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 407A.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 507B -- Methods for Diagnosing Specific Learning Disabilities  (3 units)
Description:  Continuation of SERP 507A. Preparation for preservice educators to provide assessment and instruction for students with high incidence (learning and behavioral) disabilities.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 507A.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 508 -- Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities  (3 units)
Description:  Remediation of academic areas and cognitive processes involving perception, integration, and expression, with emphasis on strategies for planning and implementing instructional programs.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, SERP 405 or SERP 505, or consent of department; Concurrent registration, SERP 593.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 509 -- Foundations of High Incidence Disabilities  (3 units)
Description:  Issues in the education of students with mild-moderate mental retardation, learning disabilities, emotional or behavioral disorders, attention deficit disorders, and physical disabilities. Topics include history, definitions, current issues, characteristics, theories, and educational programming. Graduate-level requirement includes a research papers based upon approved proposals.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 500.
May be convened with:  SERP 409.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 512 -- Teaching Learning Disabled Adolescents  (3 units)
Description:  Intervention alternatives for teaching the learning disabled adolescent at the secondary level. Emphasis on current intervention methods and practices.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 513 -- Assessing and Educating Students with Mental Retardation and Severe Disabilities  (3 units)
Description:  Methods of assessing and developing age-appropriate, functional and inclusive programming, collaborative, community-based instruction, and integrative source delivery for students who have moderate, severe, and multiple disabilities.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 515 -- Physical and Multiple Disabilities  (3 units)
Description:  Physical and multiple impairments, etiology, intervention practices, adaptations, transferring and handling skills, integrated and collaborative related service delivery, and integration into typical environments. Graduate-level requirements include additional assignments. Field trips.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  SERP 415.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 517 -- Behavior Modification and Theory in Schools  (3 units)
Description:  Application of behavior principles and evidence-based techniques to promote learning and social development of school-age children and youth.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Consent of instructor.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 518 -- Augmentative Communication for Learners with Severe and Multiple Disabilities  (3 units)
Description:  Techniques for assessment and intervention of communication skills other than speech for students with severe disabilities. Nonsymbolic and symbolic communication skills development for all ages; social interaction skills; augmentative communication aids.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 519B -- Assistive Technology for People with Visual Impairments  (2 units)
Description:  Assessment/instruction of assistive technology for people with visual impairments. Students will use, analyze, and apply hardware and software for blind and low vision users, including those with multiple disabilities. Lesson planning and curricular applications are included.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Summer.

SERP 519C -- Advanced Low Vision Assessment and Instruction  (2 units)
Description:  Course two in low vision. Emphasis on application of basic principles learned in first low vision course. Assessment and development of instructional low vision programs with and without optical devices are content areas.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 520.
Usually offered:  Summer.

SERP 520 -- Low Vision and Visual Functioning  (3 units)
Description:  Anatomy and physiology of the eye; implications of visual disorders including visual field losses; introduction to optics; use of optical and non-optical aids in classroom settings. Graduate-level requirements include writing at least one paper and one additional item.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 521.
May be convened with:  SERP 420.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 521 -- Introduction to Visual Impairments and Deaf-Blindness  (3 units)
Description:  An overview of educational services for the student with visual impairments and multiple sensory impairments. An emphasis is placed on the psychosocial effects of visual impairments on the individual and means of compensating for those effects. Graduate-level requirements include writing a grant proposal to obtain monies to enhance service delivery.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 421.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 522 -- Orientation & Mobility for Teachers of Individuals with Visual Impairments  (3 units)
Description:  Methods of teaching orientation and mobility skills to visually impaired and blind students. Emphasis on the school-aged child, with particular attention to concept development, orientation skills, pre-cane skills, personal safety, and independent ambulation, including an introduction to long-cane techniques. Graduate-level requirements include completion of an additional research paper and presentation.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 422.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 523A -- Braille I  (3 units)
Description:  Fundamentals of Braille reading and writing, methods of teaching Braille and preparation of materials. Graduate-level requirements include in-depth paper(s) on aspects of current issues and class presentations.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 423A.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 523B -- Braille II  (3 units)
Description:  Fundamentals of Braille reading and writing, methods of teaching Braille and preparation of materials. Graduate-level requirements include in-depth paper(s) on aspects of current issues and class presentations.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 423B.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 524 -- Methods of Teaching the Visually Impaired  (3 units)
Description:  Curriculum development and adaptation in various educational programs; adaptation of classroom materials; procedures for use with blind/partially sighted children and youth; emphasizes teaching academic and non-academic skills and in educating students with non-disabled peers. Graduate-level requirements include a short review of the literature using APA style about their chosen topic.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 521; Concurrent registration, SERP 593.
May be convened with:  SERP 424.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 526 -- Principles and Assessments of O & M  (3 units)
Description:  In-depth study of the principles supporting orientation and mobility instruction; assessment principles and strategies specific to O & M.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 520 or equivalent.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 527 -- Advanced O & M Practice and Procedures  (4 units)
Description:  Prepares orientation and mobility (O & M) specialists in methods, techniques and approaches using the long cane and other mobility devices essential in the development of travel skills of persons with visual impairments.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 520 or equivalent.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 529 -- Advanced Positive Behavioral Support  (3 units)
Description:  Advanced knowledge and skills in applied behavior analysis and the factors that affect the application of behavior principles within school settings.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 502.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 530 -- Education and Rehabilitation of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals  (3 units)
Description:  Current and historical perspectives; educational and rehabilitative services; etiology; impact on families, psychosocial, cognitive and intellectual development and functioning of deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth paper and a class presentation.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 430.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 531A -- American Sign Language III  (4 units)
Description:  Designed to develop intermediate ASL conversational skills in a variety of settings, topics, and functions. Third in a four semester sequence. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper and an oral presentation on an approved aspect of the linguistics of American Sign Language.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 431A.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 531B -- American Sign Language IV  (4 units)
Description:  Designed to continue developing intermediate ASL conversational skills in a variety of settings, topics, and functions. Final course in a four semester sequence. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper and an oral presentation on an approved aspect of the linguistics of American Sign Language.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 431B.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 532 -- Oral/Aural Development and Assessment: Deaf and Hard of Hearing  (3 units)
Description:  Development of speech and speech reception skills; assessment of speech intelligibility, articulation, speech reading and auditory functioning of deaf and hard of hearing children.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP430 or SERP 530; SP H 583.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 533A -- Introduction to the Structure of ASL  (3 units)
Description:  Introduction to the structure of ASL. Classes will be offered on a rotating basis in SERP 433A-433B-433C-433D sequence; however, courses need not be taken in sequence. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a course-related topic and a class presentation.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 433A.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 533B -- Languages and Cultures of the Deaf Communities  (3 units)
Description:  Languages and cultures of deaf communities. Classes will be offered on a rotating basis in SERP 433A-433B-433C-433D sequence; however, courses need not be taken in sequence. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a course-related topic and a class presentation.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 433B.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 533C -- Special Topics in Deaf Studies  (3 units)
Description:  Classes will be offered on a rotating basis in SERP 433A-433B-433C-433D sequence; however, courses need not be taken in sequence. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a course-related topic and a class presentation.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 433C.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 533D -- ASL Literature and Film  (3 units)
Description:  ASL literature and film. Classes will be offered on a rotating basis in SERP 433A-433B-433C-433D sequence; however, courses need not be taken in sequence. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a course-related topic and a class presentation.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 433D.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 534 -- Language Development for the Exceptional Child  (3 units)
Description:  Pragmatic, syntactic and semantic aspects of pre-linguistic and linguistic development in exceptional children and youth; cognitive and social bases of communication and language development. Graduate-level requirements include completion of child analysis project and reading several research articles.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  SERP 434.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 535 -- Assessment of Bilingual Exceptional Learners  (2 units)
Description:  Educational and psychological assessment of bilingual students with emphasis on informal and formal evaluation methods and procedures for purposes of identification and educational planning.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 536 -- Teaching Bilingual Exceptional Learners  (2 units)
Description:  Instructional interventions and program development for exceptional students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Emphasis on current intervention methods and practices.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 508.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 537 -- Language and Literacy for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children  (3 units)
Description:  Assessment of language and literacy strategies for facilitating language and literacy in deaf and hard of hearing children and youth.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 534; Concurrent registration, SERP 594A.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 538 -- Methods for Oral/Aural Communication Development: Deaf and Hard of Hearing  (3 units)
Description:  Methods for teaching auditory and oral/aural communication skills to deaf and hard of hearing children and adolescents.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 532; Concurrent registration, SERP 594B.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 541 -- Teaching the Gifted: Questioning Strategies  (3 units)
Description:  Mastery of skills involved in developing abstract thinking abilities in gifted children by using the Hilda Taba Teaching Strategies. Emphasis on using these sequential questioning methods in all content areas and at all grade levels.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 440 or SERP 540.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 543 -- Teaching the Gifted: Hierarchical Models  (3 units)
Description:  Introduction to general principles involved in providing a curriculum for the gifted. Overview of ten teaching-learning models commonly used with the gifted. Mastery of skills involved in using the hierarchical models with gifted students.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 440 or SERP 540.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 544A -- ASL Discourse Processes: Intensive ASL  (6 units)
Description:  SERP 444A-444B-444C need not be taken in sequence. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth paper on aspects of current issues in the field.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 444A.
Usually offered:  Summer.

SERP 549 -- Introduction to School Psychology  (3 units)
Description:  Roles of the school psychologist; implementing programs in the public schools; legal and ethical issues in school psychology.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Consent of instructor.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 551 -- Teaching Children with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders  (3 units)
Description:  Assessment techniques, academic and behavioral intervention strategies, and classroom management with emotionally or behaviorally disordered children and youth.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 555 -- Rehabilitation and Aging  (3 units)
Description:  Emphasis on aging from the viewpoint of the aging person and those working with the aged. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper and a class presentation on a topic related to course content.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 2 times (maximum 3 enrollments).
May be convened with:  SERP 455.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 556 -- Research Methods in Education  (3 units)
Description:  Basic concepts essential to the comprehension of research in education, including measurement principles and descriptive statistics.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 557 -- Design of Questionnaires and Scales  (3 units)
Description:  Theoretical, methodological, and practical issues related to the development and use of survey instruments. Representative topics include rating scales, item construction, sampling procedures, and response bias.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  ED P 557; ED P is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 559 -- Cultural Diversity and School Psychology  (3 units)
Description:  Current theoretical, social, and practical issues affecting educational and psychological development and assessment of individuals from minority cultures.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 563 -- Client Assessment in Rehabilitation  (3 units)
Description:  Experiences in the use and interpretation of individual assessment techniques.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 580, SERP 587; or Concurrent registration, SERP 585. Open to rehabilitation majors only.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 565 -- Principles of Rehabilitation  (3 units)
Description:  Principles underlying rehabilitation programs and interdisciplinary relationships of agencies engaged in rehabilitation services. Graduate-level requirements include submission of a group research exercise/presentation, conduct NCRE email networking, submit scholarly paper. Open to rehabilitation majors only.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 6 units of credit.
May be convened with:  SERP 465.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 566 -- Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities  (3 units)
Description:  Historical and current application techniques of assistive technology: principles and best practices. Graduate-level requirements include a large-scale assessment project, then present their findings to the class.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 466.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 568 -- Transition Methods  (3 units)
Description:  Provides an understanding of effective strategies for promoting the smooth transition of students with disabilities from school to work and adult living. Graduate-level requirements include additional assignments including a term paper.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 468.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 570 -- Administration of Special Education Programs  (3 units)
Description:  Review of current federal and state Special Education Laws and Regulations and related federal mandates, special education funding, compliance and legal issues, precedent setting court cases, and current issues in special education administration and program delivery.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  consult department before enrolling.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 575 -- Observation and Participation in Special Education Programs  (1-3 units)
Description:  Practical experiences with individuals having special needs with focus on psychological, educational and service-related implications and practices. Field trips, class observations and seminars.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 6 units of credit.
May be convened with:  SERP 475.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 576 -- Rehabilitating the Public Offender  (3 units)
Description:  Components in service delivery to the public offender, how the offender enters the criminal justice system, and treatment and rehabilitation services available. Graduate-level requirements include a scholarly paper.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 476.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 578 -- Prevention of Addictions  (3 units)
Description:  Analysis of addictive behaviors (e.g., drug addictions, eating disorders, compulsive gambling) from a psychosocial and biological perspective and the implications of this analysis for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of addictions. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper or other project.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 478.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 579A -- Psychiatric Rehabilitation I  (3 units)
Description:  Key approaches and current developments in psychiatric rehabilitation in the US; provision of basic information about mental illness, the rehabilitation needs of persons with psychiatric disabilities, and implications for best practice in rehabilitation settings. Graduate requirements include an 8-10 page, APA-style research paper from list of selected topics; then present these research findings to peers and instructor for evaluation of: thoroughness and accuracy of content, usefulness of information, teaching style.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 479A.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 579B -- Psychiatric Rehabilitation II  (3 units)
Description:  Examines activities of practitioner and service recipient, and steps of the psychiatric vocational rehabilitation process used in career development for persons with psychiatric disabilities. Graduate requirements includes students to conduct site visits & write 8-10 pg scholarly paper evaluating the visited sites; then present findings to peers & instructor for evaluation of thoroughness, content accuracy, usefulness, teaching style, and clarity of communication..
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 479B.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 580 -- Medical Aspects of Disability  (3 units)
Description:  Etiology, therapy, and prognosis of the major disabilities, including drug and alcohol; assessment of physical capacities and limitations; typical restorative techniques.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  open to majors only.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 583 -- Counseling Theories and Human Development  (3 units)
Description:  Professional rehabilitation counseling practices with varied ethnic, age disability, and dependency populations.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, SERP 565. Open to rehabilitation majors only.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 584 -- Problems of Drug Abuse  (3 units)
Description:  Survey course for teachers, counselors, and agency workers concerned with drug abuse; examination of community, cultural, and educational approaches to drug use and abuse. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper and a class presentation on a topic related to course content.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  SERP 484.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 585 -- Vocational Planning and Placement  (3 units)
Description:  Problems of physical, mental, social, and emotional disability, as they relate to the formulation of a rehabilitation plan; exploration of the various sources of occupational and career choice information, case management and job placement and development.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 565, SERP 580, SERP 583, SERP 587. Open to rehabilitation majors only.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 587 -- Psychosocial, Cultural, and Familial Aspects of Disability  (3 units)
Description:  Exploration of the psychological, sociological, cultural, and familial aspects of disability throughout the lifespan and implications; foundations for empowerment and enhancing self-esteem. Graduate-level requirements include submitting an additional experiential paper (focusing on culture) plus a project, as delineated in syllabus.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  open to SERP majors only.
May be convened with:  SERP 487.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 588 -- Professional Problems and Ethical Concerns in Rehabilitation  (3 units)
Description:  Examination of various issues crucial to the practice of rehabilitation counseling. Topics will be identified by students and instructor and may include ethical, cultural, legal, and international concerns
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Open to Rehabilitation Counseling Majors only or by consent of instructor.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 590 -- Applied Research with Exceptional Learners  (3 units)
Description:  Review of principles and practices underlying applied research with exceptional learners; practice in preparation of research proposals; conduct of research emphasized.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 502 or consent of department.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 591 -- Preceptorship  (1-3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of instruction and practice in actual service in a department, program, or discipline. Teaching formats may include seminars, in-depth studies, laboratory work and patient study.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 593 -- Internship  (1-12 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 593L -- Legislative Internship  (1-9 units)
Description:  Working experience at the Arizona State Legislature; responsibilities draw upon student's area of major expertise and include preparing written and oral reports, summarizing legislative proposals, and providing information to legislators and legislative committees.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 594 -- Practicum  (1-3 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 594A -- Communication Development for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children  (1-6 units)
Description:  Students will work with deaf or hard of hearing children to assess, plan and implement communication, language, and literacy skills. This practicum may be taken concurrently with SERP 537 or 538.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 594C -- Teaching the Gifted  (1-6 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  concurrent enrollment in SERP 440, SERP 541, SERP 542, SERP 543 required.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 595A -- Assessing and Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder  (3 units)
Description:  Specific information, techniques, and methods of developing age-appropriate and meaningful programming within typical classrooms, community-based instruction, and integrative service delivery for students with autism spectrum disorder.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 400.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Summer.

SERP 595B -- Language Learning and Reading Disabilities  (3 units)
Description:  The exchange of scholarly information and/or secondary research, usually in a small group setting. Instruction often includes lectures by several different persons. Research projects may or may not be required of course registrants.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Identical to:  LRC 595B.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 595D -- Recent Advances in Special Education and Rehabilitation  (3-6 units)
Description:  The exchange of scholarly information and/or secondary research, usually in a small group setting. Instruction often includes lectures by several different persons. Research projects may or may not be required of course registrants.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 595E -- Bilingual Special Education  (2 units)
Description:  Provides a theoretical base and practical approach to the study of special needs of students with language and cultural differences; basic premises of bilingual special education; and topics related to the interface of cultural diversity, second language acquisition and learning variation.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 595G -- Orientation and Mobility  (3 units)
Description:  The exchange of scholarly information and/or secondary research, usually in a small group setting. Instruction often includes lectures by several different persons. Research projects may or may not be required of course registrants.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 520, SERP 526.
Usually offered:  Spring, Summer.

SERP 595K -- Group Processes and Ethics  (3 units)
Description:  A critical evaluation of contemporary theoretical approaches to group counseling and processes, basic issues in group work in rehabilitation settings, and ethical considerations in human services. Emphasis is upon developing skills, under supervised conditions, and applying theories and techniques to actual group situations.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  or Concurrent registration, SERP 594; SERP 583. Open to rehabilitation majors only.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 596A -- Issues in Special Education and Rehabilitation  (1-3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 6 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 596C -- Intro to Special Learning Needs in the General Education Secondary Classroom  (3 units)
Temporary course:  offered during Summer 2008 only.
Description:  Introduction to a variety of student learning styles and special education challenges impacted by developmental growth, cultural and ethnic diversity, and instructional methodology/accommodations for use by general educators addressing variations in inclusive secondary classrooms.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.

SERP 597A -- Creativity and Giftedness  (1-3 units)
Description:  Students develop an understanding of the constructs of creativity, intelligence and problem solving, and the relationships among these constructs. Related purposes are to develop competencies in the following areas: (a) constructing curriculum-based learning experiences to develop creativity, problem solving, and intellectual abilities; (b) observing and analyzing individual performance during these learning experiences; and (c) assessing intra-individual strengths and weaknesses.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 597E -- Consultation and Collaboration for Special Needs Students  (2 units)
Description:  The practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods, skills, and principles.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 597F -- Special Education Teachers Teaching American Indian Children with Special Needs  (1 unit)
Description:  Provides special education teachers with an overview of the current special education issues and trends, as they work within the new requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and the forthcoming reauthorization of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The course is specifically designed to address the needs of special education teachers responsible for teaching in tribal special education programs at BIA-affiliated schools.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 5 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 597K -- Sexuality and Disability  (3 units)
Description:  Explores attitudes of individuals and of society toward sexuality of persons with disabilities; explores behaviors of persons with disabilities in interpersonal, couple and parental relationships; presents factual information on sexuality and disability.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
May be convened with:  SERP 497K.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 597L -- Attention Deficit Disorders  (1 unit)
Description:  The practical application of theoretical learning within a group setting and involving an exchange of ideas and practical methods, skills, and principles.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Summer.

SERP 597M -- Administration of Special Education Programs in American Indian Schools  (1 unit)
Description:  Provides content related to the role and function of school administrators working within the new requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and the forthcoming reauthorization of Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 597N -- Issues in Education of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Students  (1-3 units)
Description:  Introduction to basic information concerning learning difficulties and disabilities that may be present in students (preK-high school) who are deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH)
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 6 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Spring, Summer.

SERP 599 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 600 -- Learning and Memory  (3 units)
Description:  A survey of modern theories of human learning, memory, and instruction. Emphasis will be placed on experimental paradigms that elucidate principles of learning and memory, use of technology as a tool for instruction, and issues related to learning and instruction in K-12 classroom contexts as well as post-secondary settings.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Admission to School Psychology Program or consent of instructor.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 601 -- Cognition and Development  (3 units)
Description:  Covers theory and research on human development in various domains of functioning, focusing primarily on conception through adolescence.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 638 -- Psychological Consultation and Supervision  (3 units)
Description:  Principles and techniques of conducting psychological consultation in educational settings to promote learning and development of children, youth, and families.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 517. For students in the School Psychology concentration only.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 673 -- Theoretical Foundations of Intelligence  (3 units)
Description:  Various theories and models of human ability and their implications for intellectual assessment.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  For students in the School Psychology concentration only.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 674B -- Field Experience in Intellectual Assessment in Education  (3 units)
Description:  Supervised field experience in the administration, scoring and interpretation of various intellectual assessment devices.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  For students in the School Psychology concentration only.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 677 -- Personality Assessment  (3 units)
Description:  Techniques for assessing personality and social behavior; practicing the assessment techniques through case studies.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 674B, consent of instructor. Open to majors only.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 679 -- Educational and Psychological Assessment of Children  (3 units)
Description:  Psychoeducational assessment techniques and their use in assessment, diagnosis, and development of intervention programs.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 673, SERP 647B. Open to majors only.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 685 -- Child Behavior Disorders and Adjustment  (3 units)
Description:  The diagnostic and evidence-based assessment, practices, theories, and research related to child and adolescent behavior disorders.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  School Psychology major or consent of instructor.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 686 -- Child Psychotherapy  (3 units)
Description:  An overview of the major evidence-based methods of and research related to psychotherapy with children and adolescents and their families. Case conceptualization and treatment planning will also be covered.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 685 or consent of instructor.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 691 -- Preceptorship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of instruction and practice in actual service in a department, program, or discipline. Teaching formats may include seminars, in-depth studies, laboratory work and patient study.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 693 -- Internship  (1-3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 693B -- School Psychology Internship  (1-9 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of supervised training and practice in the delivery of psychological services in school or related settings.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Open to School Psychology majors only.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 693C -- Theory and Practice of Teaching and Supervision  (1-3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual classroom instruction and supervision of instructional delivery.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 694 -- Practicum  (1-3 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 694B -- School Psychology Practicum  (1-3 units)
Description:  The supervised practical application, on an individual and classroom basis, of previously studied theory and research in school psychology.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  For students in the School Psychology majors only.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 695C -- Rehabilitation Psychology  (3 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 2 times (maximum 3 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 695F -- Sensory Impaired  (3 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 695G -- Issues and Research in Educating the Gifted  (3 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 2 times (maximum 3 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 695H -- Rehabilitation Administration and Research  (3 units)
Description:  contact department.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

SERP 695M -- Professional Writing I  (3 units)
Description:  Develop basic competencies in writing, and develop clarity and directness in professional writing with the goal of producing a publishable manuscript.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 695N -- Professional Writing II  (1-3 units)
Description:  Learn to use APA style when writing for publication and develop a paper for the qualifying exam.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  SERP 695M or consent of instructor.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 695P -- Contemporary and Emerging Issues in School Psychology  (3 units)
Description:  Prepare and assist students to attain a thorough knowledge of current issues in the field of school psychology.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 696B -- Neuropsychological Bases of Learning and Behavior  (3 units)
Description:  In-depth focus on recent advances in neuropsychological theory, research, and practice as it relates to the learning process.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 696C -- Professional Standards, Ethics and Issues in School Psychology  (3 units)
Description:  Discussion of the professional standards and issues related to the delivery of school psychological services and the training of school psychologists. Additional discussion of the ethical principles and codes of conduct of the American Psychological Association and National Association of School Psychologists and the implications of these codes for practice.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Open to School Psychology majors only or consent of instructor.
Usually offered:  Spring.

SERP 696D -- Contemporary Issues in Bilingual School Psychology  (3-6 units)
Description:  An overview of school psychology covering a wide range of contemporary issues and theories related to the impact of cultural and linguistic diversity on the cognition, social and emotional development of children. Includes a field-based experience designed to integrate theory and practice.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  For students in the School Psychology concentration only.
Typical structure:  4 hours seminar, 6 hours laboratory.
Usually offered:  Summer.

SERP 696E -- Grant Writing Seminar  (3 units)
Description:  Develop knowledge of sources of funding for research and training. Develop skills in writing proposals; experience the entire grant-writing process, including searching for sources, writing, reviewing, and making revisions.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 699 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 791 -- Preceptorship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of instruction and practice in actual service in a department, program, or discipline. Teaching formats may include seminars, in-depth studies, laboratory work and patient study.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 793 -- Internship  (1-12 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 794 -- Practicum  (3-9 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 799 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall.

SERP 900 -- Research  (1-3 units)
Description:  Individual research, not related to thesis or dissertation preparation, by graduate students.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 910 -- Thesis  (3-6 units)
Description:  Research for the master's thesis (whether library research, laboratory or field observation or research, artistic creation, or thesis writing). Maximum total credit permitted varies with the major department.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 920 -- Dissertation  (1-9 units)
Description:  Research for the doctoral dissertation (whether library research, laboratory or field observation or research, artistic creation, or dissertation writing).
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

SERP 930 -- Supplementary Registration  (1-9 units)
Description:  For students who have completed all course requirements for their advanced degree programs. May be used concurrently with other enrollments to bring to total number of units to the required minimum.
Grading:  Grade of K is awarded for this course except for the final term.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.