SPED 5300: Lifespan Development
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Topics in special education (SPED) that support concepts and skills for early special education professionals and others who serve exceptional individuals. Examines legislation and litigation that govern and/or influence services for exceptional individuals. Various areas of exceptionality are addressed with applications for service delivery and programming. Candidates study student and family transitions from early childhood to post-secondary options. Identifies services, networks, organizations, and publications that serve or are relevant to exceptional individuals. Section information text: 100% online course delivered using Canvas. Learn to use Canvas at http://canvas.charlotte.edu/. This course has required synchronous sessions on Tuesday evenings from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm. The course is reserved for Online Special Education Distance Education Campus students. Registration questions, email: [email protected]. Topics in special education (SPED) that support concepts and skills for early SPED professionals and others who serve exceptional individuals. Examines legislation and litigation that govern and/or influence services for exceptional individuals. Various areas of exceptionality are addressed with applications for service delivery and programming. The course also emphasizes the importance and relevance of diversity in today's schools. Candidates study student and family transitions from early childhood to post-secondary options. Identifies services, networks, organizations, and publications that serve or are relevant to exceptional individuals
Average GPA: 3.69
Grade distribution records: 500 students across 18 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 321 | 64.2% |
| B | 89 | 17.8% |
| C | 22 | 4.4% |
| W | 42 | 8.4% |
Based on 500 student grade records across 18 terms and 7 professors.
Instructors
- Sarah Jordan 233 students, Average GPA 3.58
- Christopher O'Brien 135 students, Average GPA 3.97
- Holly Johnson 37 students, Average GPA 3.41
- Gloria Campbell-Whatley 34 students, Average GPA 3.62
- Paula Crawford 23 students, Average GPA 3.45
- Kim Reddig 19 students, Average GPA 3.38
- Steven Eddy 19 students, Average GPA 4.00