Description
Students will study, in depth, the high incidence disabilities, their definitions, diagnosis and characteristics. Legal obligations of IDEA, Sect. 504 and ADA wil be introduced. Low incidence disabilities will also be introduced. Emphasis will be given on determining disabilities, understanding the cognitive, social and emotional difficulties and planning appropriate interventions. Researching journal articles for current information will provide addtional source material. Graduate Nature of the Course: Students taking this course for graduate credit will complete all assignments required for undergraduate credit and complete a graduate level research project (15-page research paper or a 5-page reflective analysis of a field-based experience) related to one of the diability categories of IDEA.
3 credits