SPED 289 - Disability in Society

3 Credits
An introduction to the study of exceptional children and adults. The course will start with a review of how disabilities are perceived in society (language, portrayal in media) and will then cover several specific high incidence disabilities, including learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and intellectual disabilities. The course will cover characteristics of each disability, as well as factors relating to school, employment, and community living. The focus will be on helping individuals with disabilities to achieve the federal goals of equality of opportunity and full participation in society.

*Fulfills Civitae Core FHBS
SI