Understanding Individuals with Disabilities
Overview
Subject area
EDS
Catalog Number
701
Course Title
Understanding Individuals with Disabilities
Department(s)
Description
This introductory course studies mild, moderate, and severe disability conditions that affect individuals across the lifespan. Included are: historical foundations, key legislation governing education and habilitation of individuals with disabilities, etiology and comorbidity, assistive technologies, school-based programming, parent advocacy and collaborative work with families, impact of cultural and linguistic diversity on identification and classification, and transition to independent living and provision of services across the lifespan. (15 fieldwork hours required.) PREREQ: Permission of the adviser.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3