EDSP 5348 Characteristics, Needs and Responses to Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

The purpose of this course is to address topics associated with teaching students with emotional and behavior disorders (EBD). Students will be provided an in-depth coverage of the definition, characteristics, etiological factors, identification process with criteria for diagnosis, and academic and behavioral interventions. Students will study appropriate ways for educating and managing students with EBD in the general education classroom. Current issues facing students with EBD will also be discussed.