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Academic Catalog 2018-2019 
    
Academic Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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IECD-524 Developmental Disabilities

4 semester credits


This is a core course that will focus on understanding developmental disabilities. Developmental disabilities will be discussed in terms of the core challenges to the child and the family. Disabilities will be discussed from a framework that will involve physiology, emotionality, cognition, and behavior. The class will learn how to manage disabilities in the family as well as other systems in which the child participates.
Delivery Method: Online
Grading Default: Letter
Learning Outcome(s):  

Student successfully completing this course will be able to:

  1. Learn about the history and treatment of developmental disabilities in the United States.
  2. Discuss developmental disabilities cross culturally.
  3. Learn about the basic concepts of learning disabilities.
  4. Identify and discuss the impact of developmental disabilities on the family and the larger community.



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