SPED 400: DEV DIFS
California State University, Northridge
This course is designed to help teacher candidates in the area of special education gain knowledge and understanding of typical and atypical development and the implications for educating students with disabilities. Candidates will gain knowledge related to the sources of developmental diversity including both biological and environmental factors and how these factors can impact a child¿s development in the areas of social, cognitive, physical, emotional, and language skills. This information will be discussed within the larger context of the different theories of child development to help candidates view these factors from multiple perspectives. Throughout this discussion, the emphasis will be placed on the practical implications for special education and the role of the special educator and other members of the educational planning team in promoting a positive, supportive and healthy learning environment. This course will also provide special education candidates with knowledge of the legal requirements of special education as specified in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and other legislative mandates. This course may be taken prior to admission to the Credential Program. Available for graduate credit.
Average GPA: 3.24
Grade distribution records: 2,387 students across 15 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 936 | 39.2% |
| A- | 415 | 17.4% |
| B+ | 242 | 10.1% |
| B | 241 | 10.1% |
| B- | 157 | 6.6% |
| C+ | 74 | 3.1% |
| C | 112 | 4.7% |
| C- | 40 | 1.7% |
| D+ | 7 | 0.3% |
| D | 32 | 1.3% |
| D- | 6 | 0.3% |
| F | 125 | 5.2% |
Based on 2,387 student grade records across 15 terms and 10 professors.
Instructors
- Ellen S Schneiderman 603 students, Average GPA 3.12
- Monica C Boomgard 557 students, Average GPA 3.06
- Erin P Studer 363 students, Average GPA 3.31
- Virginia E Kennedy 355 students, Average GPA 3.47
- Ivor Weiner 89 students, Average GPA 3.40
- Richard L Goldman 88 students, Average GPA 3.62
- Phyllis J Gudoski 79 students, Average GPA 3.47
- Peggy Woodall 60 students, Average GPA 2.71
- Taneeka Bourgeois-Dasilva 31 students, Average GPA 3.22
- Tamarah M Ashton 30 students, Average GPA 3.30