EDN 405 Russell Sage College

Course dates 2/23/26-4/3/26
This course provides an overview of the education of children and youth with exceptionalities, focusing on those with disabilities and giftedness. Among the areas covered are: a review of the historical, philosophical and legal foundations of special education and other exceptionalities; definitions of exceptionalities and their prevalence, causes and characteristics. In addition, the course will cover current issues and trends in regard to how and where these children are educated. Maximum class size of 20. (3 credits)

**$15 tech fee will be paid on the first day of class via our Moodle platform. Tech fee is non-refundable

Required Text:Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education,12th edition by William L. Heward ISBN# 13: 978-0-13575-662-1

Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

EDN 405 Russell Sage College

Course dates 3/23/26-5/1/26
This course provides an overview of the education of children and youth with exceptionalities, focusing on those with disabilities and giftedness. Among the areas covered are: a review of the historical, philosophical and legal foundations of special education and other exceptionalities; definitions of exceptionalities and their prevalence, causes and characteristics. In addition, the course will cover current issues and trends in regard to how and where these children are educated. Maximum class size of 20. (3 credits)

**$15 tech fee will be paid on the first day of class via our Moodle platform. Tech fee is non-refundable

Required Text:Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education,12th edition by William L. Heward ISBN# 13: 978-0-13575-662-1

Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.