Course · EDU 514

Introduction to the Exceptional Child

A education course at Arizona Christian University.

Credits
3 Credits
Level
Undergraduate
Format
Lecture + discussion
Typical Terms
Summer

Course Description

A study of the physical, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth and development of the individual from conception into adulthood. Culminating task: Develop a case study of an exceptional child and/or a written synthesis of learning for a Master Portfolio, or design of course instructor. Course goals and proficiency to be measured by the completion of the Capstone Signature Assignment (CSA).

Taught By

Offered 2025-2026: Summer 2.

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Learning Outcomes

1

Engage the Course Material

Build a working understanding of introduction to the exceptional child as the course's central subject.

2

Apply Discipline Methods

Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.

3

Connect Course Content

Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.

4

Demonstrate Course Competencies

Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.

Biblical Worldview Connection

A Biblical Worldview treats the work of mathematics and teaching as careful, honest engagement with what's true and with the students who learn from it.

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