SED 3675 - Transition Planning for Inclusive Adulthoods

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): SED 3600; SED 3650

Description: This course provides an in-depth understanding of transition services for students with exceptionalities from childhood to adulthood. Course content focuses on an in-depth investigation of the provision of transition services in the context of comprehensive secondary education services and inclusive environments. Topics in this course include transition-focused Individual Education Program (IEP) development, self-determination and self-advocacy, social supports and relationship building, interagency collaboration, transition assessment, and independent living, vocational, and post-secondary education strategies. Teacher candidates gain the knowledge base and skills necessary to successfully manage the transition services of their future students that will lead them to become contributing members of society and valued members of their communities.