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SPA226 (3 Credits)

Continued study of vocabulary, sentence structures, and cultural awareness necessary to improve speaking and listening skills in increasingly complex Spanish. Emphasis on fluency and moderate accuracy in spoken Spanish. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in SPA201, or SPA225, or permission of Department or Division. Completion of prerequisites within the last three years is required.

SPE341 (2 Credits)

Language development and language acquisition of typical children and children with disabilities. Includes language characteristics of children with a variety of disabilities and the creation of enhanced learning experiences in the classroom. Covers augmentative and alternative communication tools. Also compares language disorders and language differences. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

SPE343 (1 Credit)

Focuses on principles of effective collaboration, consultation, and co-teaching to improve programs, services, and outcomes for students with disabilities and their families. Topics include interpersonal communication strategies and collaboration tools for working with diverse groups of people. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

SPE409 (3 Credits)

Overview of special education legislation and litigation as it applies in K-12 settings. Examines federal and state level statutes and regulations, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Covers regulations governing assessment and evaluation procedures, due process, mediation, manifestation determination, and disciplinary action. Emphasis on the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual education plans (IEPs), free appropriate public education (FAPE), and least restrictive environment (LRE). Focuses on students' and parents' legal rights and schools' responsibilities regarding special education. The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Code of Ethics will be examined. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division. EDU222 recommended but not required.

SPE424 (4 Credits)

Examines eligibility criteria for students to receive and maintain special education and related services. Overviews nondiscriminatory assessments and adaptive behavior measurements, including educational achievement tests, standardized diagnostic tests, and intelligence tests, as well as the concepts, laws, current issues, and procedures that relate to formal and informal assessment of students. Analyzes the relationship between assessment data and instruction. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: Formal acceptance to a Maricopa Community College undergraduate state approved teacher preparation program or permission of Department or Division.

SPH245 (3 Credits)

A survey of Hispanic heritage in the Southwest. Cultural and social institutions and their contribution to the development of the region and its heritage. Prerequisites: None.

SWU171 (3 Credits)

Analysis of contemporary social welfare services and professional social work. Prerequisites: None.

SWU291 (3 Credits)

Purposes, structures, and delivery systems of human service agencies. Includes 40 hours of volunteer experience in local human service agencies. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in SWU171, or permission of Department or Division or Corequisites: SWU171.

SWU295 (3 Credits)

Introduction to professional helper communication skills with respect to cross-cultural practice and diversity issues, in a social work setting. Prerequisites: None. SWU171 suggested but not required.

THF205 (3 Credits)

Survey of the history and development of the art of motion pictures, including criticism of aesthetic and technical elements. Prerequisites: None.