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Hot Topics - exciting new innovative approach to home study!

Credits are at the graduate level!

Most courses are 1 credit—combine any 3 courses to use as an elective!

$322.00 (per credit) includes tuition and all course materials, even books!

Classes are available on-line so you can take them from anywhere at any time!
(no class meetings and no audio conferences!)

Register and pay on line!

All courses are web based and consist typically of 3 quizzes and 1 project!

You don’t have to be admitted to any program and there are no course prerequisites!
(UA Registration Requirement: You must have a Bachelor’s degree from  an accredited university) 

Several course start dates, most people complete them in 5 weeks!
(you can take as long as 12 weeks before you have to pay again)

You can use them for Alaska recency requirement credit!
Check with your state department of education to see if you can use them in your state too!

See our Courses and Schedules page to find out when they are offered!


EDSE A670   
Understanding ADHD 

With Dr. Jeff Bailey

Gives a general overview for teachers, parents, mental health, medical and other professionals of the disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Part of a three-course series, the present course addresses the history of the disorder, identification, diagnosis, rating scales, symptoms, interventions, co-morbidity and parenting.

EDSE A670         Emergent Literacy for Young Children with Disabilities                             With Dr. Teresa Bunsen        

Examines factors for children with special needs who are at risk for reading problems.  Examines family and environmental factors that support literacy.  Provides opportunity for teacher self-reflection on their own beliefs about emergent literacy practices. Students develop a comprehensive action plan for an emergent literacy program for children with special needs

EDSE A670                 High Functioning    Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism    

with Dr. Teresa Bunsen

This course discusses insights and strategies for teaching and supporting higher functioning students with autism in school. The class focuses on research based  techniques designed to be practical for paraprofessionals, educators and related service providers.

EDSE A670        Assistive Technology and Universal Design 

with Dr. Kaela Parks

This course examines assistive technology with a focus on options that are low-cost, including features that are available within mainstream products such as Adobe Reader and Microsoft Office. Presents universal design principles as a framework for supporting appropriate assistive technology use. Provides opportunity for teachers to reflect on their own beliefs and practices. Students develop a comprehensive assistive technology action plan for students with disabilities.

 



















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