Introductory Courses

First Year, First Semester

EDU 6330/Introductory Course A, Survey of Dyslexia and Related Learning Disabilities: Introduction to language communication concepts and educational activities for teaching individuals with developmental dyslexia and related language learning difficulties. A study of the characteristic symptoms of dyslexia, implications of the disorder, diagnosis, and multisensory and discovery language remediation techniques. Practicum opportunities included. Introduction to Curriculum Level I.

First Year, Second Semester

EDU 6331/Introductory Course B, Cognitive and Linguistic Structures of Written Language: Instruction in the teaching of Curriculum Level II. Focus on cognitive and linguistic structures of written language and writing and phonetic concepts related to reading and spelling. An examination of the historical development of English and its relevance to language disabilities.

First Year, Third Semester

EDU 6231/Introductory Course C, Early Language Development: Continuation of instruction in introductory levels of the curriculum. Refinement of techniques and procedures previously introduced. Systems of record keeping and progress reporting discussed.

EDU 6101/Practicum Experience: Clinical teaching and therapy practices. Requires clinical teaching reports and two therapy demonstrations. Each student is assigned an advisor to answer questions and provide support and guidance.

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SMU Learning Therapy Program
SMU-in-Plano
5236 Tennyson Pkwy, Bldg. 4, Suite 108
Plano, TX 75024
Phone: 214-SMU-READ (768-7323)
Fax: 972-473-3442
learning@smu.edu