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2019-2020 University of Maine at Machias Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SED 316 - Working with Students with Emotional Disabilities

The purpose of this course is to facilitate student understanding of theory, issues and practices applicable to the education of K-12 students with emotional disabilities. Students will be introduced to DSM disorders that are relevant to school-age students. These disorders will be explored at length and students will be expected to demonstrate an ability to synthesize their knowledge of such disorders with sociocultural factors related to students in order to develop appropriate educational programming. Additional course emphases include: respectful communication and collaboration as a member of a wrap-around team designed to support a student with an emotional disability; identification of appropriate community and diagnostic resources and personal reflection.

Prerequisites: SED 345 or permission of instructor.

Credits: 3