Welcome to Education 300, The Exceptional Individual. In this course, students will be introduced to the field of Special Education and the exceptional individuals it serves. Students will cover the purpose of special education, the laws that govern special education, the educational needs of exceptional students, as well as taking a closer look at the field as it is today and where it is going in the future. Students will use their reading to gain knowledge and their discussions and assignments to gain further understanding. Students are encouraged to also bring in personal experiences to add another layer to this course.