Foundations of Exceptional Education - EDU 250 at Brightpoint Community College


         
 
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EDU 250 - Foundations of Exceptional Education
Explores the historical, ethical, social, cultural, and legal practices for providing educational services for individuals with exceptionalities including early intervention, inclusion, adapting environments, and supporting positive behavior. Includes the study of characteristics of individuals with exceptionalities and the influence of culture and environment on development. Focuses on models, theories, and trends in special education.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Brightpoint Community College

Summer 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
30884 EDU 250-BC1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-06-09 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.
PREREQUISITE: EDU 200.
NOTE: This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and there are $0 textbook costs.

Fall 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
51774 EDU 250-A21 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and the total cost of class reading materials is $0.
Explores the historical, ethical, social, cultural, and legal practices for providing educational services for individuals with exceptionalities including early intervention, inclusion, adapting environments, and supporting positive behavior. Includes the study of characteristics of individuals with exceptionalities and the influence of culture and environment on development. Focuses on models, theories, and trends in special education.
51775 EDU 250-A31 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-10-20 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.This course uses Open Educational Resources (OER) and the total cost of class reading materials is $0.
Explores the historical, ethical, social, cultural, and legal practices for providing educational services for individuals with exceptionalities including early intervention, inclusion, adapting environments, and supporting positive behavior. Includes the study of characteristics of individuals with exceptionalities and the influence of culture and environment on development. Focuses on models, theories, and trends in special education.

Spring 2026 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
60129 EDU 250-A21 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-12 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in CanvasExplores the historical, ethical, social, cultural, and legal practices for providing educational services for individuals with exceptionalities including early intervention, inclusion, adapting environments, and supporting positive behavior. Includes the study of characteristics of individuals with exceptionalities and the influence of culture and environment on development. Focuses on models, theories, and trends in special education.
60130 EDU 250-A31 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-10 Virtual Campus (ELI, Internet) ER
This asynchronous online class has no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Reliable internet access is required to complete course activities and assignments. Students will access course material using Canvas, and it will be made available on or before the first day of the class session. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided in Canvas.Explores the historical, ethical, social, cultural, and legal practices for providing educational services for individuals with exceptionalities including early intervention, inclusion, adapting environments, and supporting positive behavior. Includes the study of characteristics of individuals with exceptionalities and the influence of culture and environment on development. Focuses on models, theories, and trends in special education.
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