The syllabus presents information on teaching handicapped students in mainstreamed vocational education programs. A brief introduction reviews course organization, written assignments, and 10 course objectives. The syllabus covers the following topics and includes assignments, references, and guide questions: identification and characteristics of disadvantaged and of handicapped students, comparison of disadvantaged and handicapped individuals, federal and state legislation regarding special vocational needs, program development for special vocational needs, development of writing program goals and organization and planning skills, parents and administrative function in special vocational needs programs, and assessment techniques. Sample course evaluation instruments are appended. (CL)