Psychology of Developmental Disabilities

Winter 2022 > Humanities & Social Sciences > PSYC.3620 > 061

Course No: PSYC.3620-061; SIS Class Nbr: 1107; SIS Term: 3120
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

This course examines a range of developmental disabilities, their etiology, consideration of underlying brain function, assessment procedures, and current diagnostic, treatment and educational approaches. In addition, the impact of disability on individuals and the families of those affected, cultural and social aspects of disability, and current practices in service provision will be considered.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: PSYC.1010 Intro to Psychological Science .
  • Section Notes: Live Online Course;Live Online Courses: Attend class remotely during specific days and times (sometimes referred to as synchronous learning). Instructors may deliver lessons from an off-campus location, from a campus classroom, lab or studio, and you'll also make use of Blackboard, UMass Lowell's online learning management tool.
  • Core Codes: SS, ONLINE SYN, DSST
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Athena Crowley
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • M-F | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM EST
  • 2022 Winter: Dec 27 to Jan 16
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1140
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: B.L.A. in Liberal Arts

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this catalog. However, the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies reserves the right to implement new rules and regulations and to make changes of any nature to its program, calendar, procedures, standards, degree requirements, academic schedules (including, without limitations, changes in course content and class schedules), locations, tuition and fees. Whenever possible, appropriate notice of such changes will be given before they become effective.

Course Registration Closed

The registration period for this course has ended.

Check availability for the current semester