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2022-2023 Arapahoe Community College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Arapahoe Community College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ECE 2601 - The Exceptional Child


3 Credits

Presents an overview of critical elements related to educating young children with disabilities or special needs in the early childhood setting. Topics include: typical and atypical development; legal requirements; research-based practices related to inclusion; teaming and collaboration; and accommodations and adaptations. This course examines how a disability or special need may impact a young child’s learning process. This course addresses children ages birth through 8 years. Note: This course was previously listed as ECE 260.

Prerequisite(s): ECE 1011  and ECE 2381  with a grade of “C” or better; Demonstrate college readiness in English; see ACC College-Level English Placement Guide

Corequisite(s): ENG 0094 ; not required if demonstrate college readiness in English