Introduction to Disability Studies

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Course No: PSYC.3630-061; SIS Class Nbr: 1176; SIS Term: 3240
Course Status: Open Added 2/24/23

Course Description

This course provides students with a wide range of interests and backgrounds with the opportunity to examine their own mental model(attitudes/values/ assumptions) of disability. It includes an overview of the nature of intellectual disability and other disabilities and it provides opportunities to explore and understand the historical social response to disability. Students will look at a range of strategies for providing support and intervention and they will learn about how to effect change through a variety of strategies, including advocacy.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: Pre Req: PSYC.1010, General Psychology; student may not enroll if already has credit for 59.363.
• Special Notes: SSDE
• Core Codes: SS, AMST, DSST
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Katherine Fox
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When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• Summer 2023: May 15 to Jul 23
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Tuition: $1140 | Pay as little as $580/mo for this course.
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• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: A.S. in Information Technology, B.A. in Psychology, B.S. in Information Technology

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