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2018-2019 Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs


369 Bluemont Hall
785-532-5541
Fax: 532-7304
secsa@k-state.edu
http://coe.ksu.edu/secsa/

Department Chair:

Kenneth F. Hughey

Directors of Graduate Studies:

Kenneth F. Hughey (Academic Advising, Counseling & Student Development)
Warren J. White (Special Education)

Graduate Faculty:

*Doris Wright Carroll, Ph.D., University of Nebraska - Lincoln
*Christy Craft, Ph.D., University of Arizona
*Mary Guindon, Ph.D., University of Virginia
Sheryl Hodge, Ph.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City
*Judith Hughey, Ed.D., University of Missouri
*Kenneth F. Hughey, Ph.D., University of Missouri
*Marilyn Kaff, Ph.D., University of Kansas
Elizabeth Knackendoffel, Ph.D., University of Kansas
Jessica Lane, Ph.D., Kansas State University
*Mickey Losinski, Ph.D., Clemson University
Charlie L. Nutt, Ed.D., Georgia Southern University
Camilla Roberts, Ph.D., Kansas State University
*Lisa Rubin, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
*James Teagarden, Ed.D., Kansas State University
*Wendy Troxel, Ed.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
*Warren J. White, Ph.D., University of Kansas
Dan Wilcox, Ph.D., Michigan State University
*Yang (Lydia) Yang, Ph.D., Florida International University

*Denotes graduate faculty who are certified to serve as the major professor for doctoral students.

Adjunct:

Thomas Cioppa, Ph.D., U.S. Naval Postgraduate School
Richard Robbins, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno

Graduate Faculty Associates:

Johnelle Holmes, Ph.D., Kansas State University
Dorothy Nelson, Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Terry Musser, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

Emeritus Faculty:

Stephen Benton, Fred Bradley, William Cashin, Peggy Dettmer, Michael Holen, Herbert Kaiser, Margery Neely, Robert Newhouse, Fred Newton, Robert Ohlsen, Tom Parish, John Steffen, Linda Thurston, Mary Kay Zabel, Robert Zabel

Admission

For admission requirements, please see the College of Education  catalog page.

Programs

Doctor of Education

Doctor of Philosophy Emphasis Area(s)

Master of Science

Master of Science Emphasis Area(s)

Graduate Certificate

Other Programs

Courses

Special Education

  • EDSP 847 - Methods and Materials for Learners who are Gifted

    Credits: 3

    Theories and strategies for differentiating the curriculum for gifted students, emphasis on appropriate methods and materials.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: EDSP 750.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDSP 848 - Transitions in Special Education

    Credits: 3

    A study of transition models, curricula, assessment, career development, community resources and agencies, and materials.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: EDSP 710.

    Typically Offered
    Summer


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  • EDSP 849 - Interventions: Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Credits: 3

    Assessment, curriculum content, educational considerations, interventions, and organization of programs for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: EDSP 728 and EDSP 742.

    Typically Offered
    Summer


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  • EDSP 853 - College Students with Special Needs

    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to familiarize academic advisors with the increasing number of students with disabilities who now attend our institutions of higher education. The course will examine the legal foundations for students with disabilities in higher education, provide a framework for understanding the unique needs of students with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders, mental health issues, as well as those on the autism spectrum, and examine the role of academic advisors in helping these individuals be successful thriving college students.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDSP 860 - Special Education Law

    Credits: 3

    Analysis of legislation, litigation, and administrative rulings related to special education. The course will emphasize the development of legally sound policies and procedures to ensure that schools provide an educationally meaningful and legally correct education for students with disabilities.

    Typically Offered
    On Sufficient Demand


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  • EDSP 885 - Practicum in Education of Individuals with Low Incidence Special Education Needs

    Credits: 1-6

    Observation and participation in teaching individuals with low incidence special educational needs under the supervision of selected teachers in Special Education programs.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: EDSP 742, EDSP 743, EDSP 785, and EDSP 841.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • EDSP 886 - Seminar in Special Education

    Credits: 1-18

    Intensive discussion of research or problems of current professional interest based on study of pertinent original literature.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDSP 888 - Externship in Special Education

    Credits: 1

    The course provides a forum for self-directed development of competencies in Special Education. Students conduct self-assessment and develop strategies for ongoing professional development.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: EDSP 885.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDSP 889 - Advanced Practicum: Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Credits: 1-6

    Observation and participation in teaching individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders under the supervision of selected teachers in Special Education programs.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: EDSP 849 and EDSP 885 (6 hours).

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDSP 898 - Master’s Report

    Credits: 1-18

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Permission by department head.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDSP 899 - Master’s Research

    Credits: 1-18

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Permission by department head.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDSP 986 - Advanced Seminar in Special Education

    Credits: 0-18

    These seminars will critically consider recent research in the designated fields. The emphasis will be upon individual studies and small group interaction. Enrollment is restricted to those students who have been admitted to the doctoral program in education and who have completed substantial amounts of graduate study in the designated fields.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    On sufficient demand


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  • EDSP 991 - Internship in Special Education

    Credits: 1-18

    Studies of and field experiences in the development of programs in cooperating schools and educational or related agencies under the supervision of College of Education graduate faculty members. A maximum of 6 credit hours may be chosen from the areas listed.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Consent of department head.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • EDSP 999 - Research in Special Education

    Credits: 1-18

    Individual investigation in the field of a student’s specialization.

    Requisites:
    Prerequisite: Sufficient training to carry on the line of research undertaken.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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