HUS 337 - Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

3 credits

 
The general elective course is designed to prepare students for work with those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It will introduce students to the etiology and conditions of disabilities, trends, and issues in working with disabilities, supports and interventions available, as well as the role of advocacy.  Current legislation will be explored in its relationship to services provided for those with disabilities and their families such as educational programs, mental health counseling, speech and physical therapies, and residential care.