2022-2023 Catalog Archived
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PSY 214 - Psychology of the Exceptional Child Class: 3 Credits: 3 This course is a study of the growth, development and training of exceptional children, including children with disabilities and the gifted.
Prerequisite(s): Take PSY 201 with a minimum grade of “C”. Course Topics:
- Historical perspective
- Disabilities
- Gifted/talented
- Intervention strategies
- Legal issues
- Labeling
- Assessment
- Supports
- Diversity
- Family issues
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials: None Grading System: An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Describe characteristics of children with various disabilities.
- Discuss factors related to children who are gifted and/or talented.
- Trace the development of services to children with exceptionalities from a historical perspective.
- Explain legal issues pertaining to children with exceptionalities.
- Describe how issues related to diversity and the family impact persons with exceptionalities.
- Demonstrate selected teaching/treatment strategies useful in working with exceptional children.
- Identify resources to assist children with special needs.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2022-2023
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