Faculty: Education This major prepares students to educate and support individuals with intellectual disabilities, focusing on special education principles, instructional strategies, and inclusive practices. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand special education fundamentals and intellectual disabilities. - Develop instructional strategies for students with intellectual disabilities. - Learn behavior management techniques and assistive technology use. - Promote inclusive education and collaboration with families and professionals. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in educating students with intellectual disabilities. - Develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills for educational settings. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Special Education** - Overview of special education and intellectual disabilities. 2. **Instructional Strategies** - Principles and techniques for effective instructional plans. 3. **Behavior Management** - Fundamentals of behavior management and positive social interactions. 4. **Assistive Technology** - Integrating assistive technology to support learning and communication. 5. **Inclusive Education** - Creating inclusive learning environments and supporting students in general education settings. 6. **Collaboration** - Building effective partnerships with families, educators, and professionals. 7. **Research Methods** - Principles and techniques for conducting research in special education. 8. **Practicum** - Real-world teaching experiences in special education classrooms. 9. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying learned skills in instructional strategies or inclusive education. **Assessment Methods:** - Instructional plans, behavior management analyses, assistive technology applications, inclusive education projects, collaboration case studies, research papers, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Special Education" by Michael L. Hardman et al. - "Instructional Strategies for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities" by William L. Heward. - "Applied Behavior Analysis" by John O. Cooper et al. - "Inclusive Education" by Chris Forlin and Robert J. Sugden. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of education and special education principles. Suitable for students interested in special education and inclusive education. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Special Education – Intellectual Disabilities and pursue professional certifications in special education or related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring special education teachers, inclusive education specialists, and professionals seeking to support students with intellectual disabilities. This major equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to educate and support students with intellectual disabilities, fostering careers in special education and related fields.