Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Grade Options: Letter Grade Term Typically Offered: Every term Prerequisites: ECE 21 Child and Adolescent Development or FCS 19 Human Development or H S 19 Human Development with a grade of “C” or better. This course introduces the variations in development of children with special needs ages birth through eight and the resulting impact on families. It includes an overview of historical and societal influences, laws relating to children with special needs, and the identification and referral process. (HBCU, CSU)