SPED 404: SOCIALCOM&AUTISM
California State University, Northridge
This course is designed to provide information regarding the social-communication challenges faced by diverse learners, including students who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Emphasis will be placed on implications for intervention and instruction based on students¿ learning characteristics including: (a) the roles of social interaction and communication in cognition and learning, (b) specific learning needs of students with social-communication disabilities, including ASD, and (c) critical evaluation, selection, and implementation of interventions for students with social-communication disabilities, including ASD. The teacher¿s role in working with families and teaming with other disciplines to develop a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach across ages and severity of these disabilities will be examined. This course may be taken prior to admission to the Credential Program. Available for graduate credit.
Average GPA: 3.48
Grade distribution records: 737 students across 15 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 480 | 65.1% |
| A- | 78 | 10.6% |
| B+ | 33 | 4.5% |
| B | 24 | 3.3% |
| B- | 32 | 4.3% |
| C+ | 16 | 2.2% |
| C | 16 | 2.2% |
| C- | 7 | 0.9% |
| D+ | 2 | 0.3% |
| D | 6 | 0.8% |
| F | 43 | 5.8% |
Based on 737 student grade records across 15 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Ivor Weiner 328 students, Average GPA 3.60
- Connie Wong 184 students, Average GPA 3.59
- Ellis J Crasnow 134 students, Average GPA 2.89
- Virginia E Kennedy 63 students, Average GPA 3.76