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May 20, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HUMS 116 - Introduction to Disabilities
PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College and ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing , or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing , or ENGL 075 - Co-Requisite Integrated Reading & Writing .
PROGRAM: Human Services
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2016
Provides background knowledge of the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities and issues pertaining to the field.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
- Present historical information about the field of disabilities and its impact on current services and approaches.
- Identify the living and learning environments of individuals with disabilities.
- Describe the difference between biological/genetic disabilities and those disabilities occurring through circumstance or environment.
- Determine the process by which an individual with disability seeks out a diagnosis and receives services.
- Identify and explain the characteristics of today’s most prevalent disabilities.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the social, legal, and ethical issues pertaining to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Appraise community resources for individuals with disabilities and list services available.
- Examine the problems and difficulties associated with developmental delays, developmental psychopathology and dual diagnosis.
- Analyze the difficulties experienced by those with disabilities in their process of active socialization in the community.
- Examine and categorize the effects of stress on families living with an individual with a disability.
- Diagram the socioeconomic status of families/individuals living with disabilities.
- Construct a chart showing the major disorders included in developmental disabilities and populations comparing the major difficulties experienced by each.
- Categorize the needs for the individual with an autism spectrum disorder.
- Compare and contrast the differences between treatments for individuals with disabilities over the years.
- Debate how legislation has affected the rights and lives of those with disabilities over the years.
- Examine how social attitudes have changed toward disabilities and individuals with disabilities throughout history.
- Identify opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
- Categorize helping profession concepts and their practical application in the delivery of services for disabled populations.
- Identify terminology and acronyms used in Human Services and Special Populations.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Historical development
- Service availability and approaches to intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Disability ranges and assessment
- Availability of community resources and help
- Social, legal and ethical issues
GRADING POLICY
| 93-100 |
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| 83-92 |
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| 75-82 |
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| 70-74 |
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| 0-69 |
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Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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