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Disability Studies
Minor in Disability Studies
18 credit hours
This interdisciplinary minor will explore various topics related to disabilities and focus on disability issues in today’s society. This minor draws from a variety of disciplines and allows students to gain knowledge and skills in the area of disability studies from many perspectives. Field placement (FP) in an ability diverse setting required.
- EDUC 300 Exceptional Learners3
- EDUC 341 Mild Disabilities I3
- EDUC 348 Teaching Adolescents/Except Needs3
- PJCS 210 Transforming Conflict and Violence3
- Choose 2 from the following courses6
- INT 380 The Deaf Community: Subcultures
- KIN 320 Adaptive Physical Activity & Sport
- BIOL 212 Empathic Animals
- PSYC 306 Abnormal Psychology
- SOWK 221 Human Behavior
- CJRJ 200 Sociology of Crime and Deviance
- PUBH 200 Introduction to Public Health
- EDUC 309 Educational Psychology
- PJCS 325 Mediation:Process, Skills, Theory
- PJCS 347 Restorative Justice
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates with a minor in Disability Studies will:
- Describe foundational social, cultural, historical, and philosophical perspectives in the study of disability in society.
- Recognize disability as a fundamental facet of human diversity and determine ways to advocate for improved quality of life and justice for people with disabilities.
- Position disability as a social justice issue by participating in learning opportunities that address inequities and injustices affecting the lives of people with disabilities.
- Apply critical thinking skills to examine issues related to disability and intersection with their major areas of study.
EDUC 300 Exceptional Learners
A study of students with exceptionalities within an academic setting offers practical information on meeting students’ exceptional needs within mainstream classrooms. The course provides basic information on identification procedures, characteristics of different categories of special education, instructional methods, materials, adaptations,...
EDUC 341 Mild Disabilities I
The study of assessment, identification, characteristics and instruction of elementary students with learning disabilities and mild cognitive disabilities provides a foundation for accommodating all students with learning challenges through thorough development of Individual Educational Plans (IEP). Traditional and contemporary measures...
EDUC 348 Teaching Adolescents/Except Needs
The study of assessment, identification, characteristics, and instruction of adolescents with disabilities. Focuses on methods that accommodate the academic, social, cognitive, and physical needs of the adolescent with disabilities. Explores components of Individual Educational Plans specific to adolescents with disabilities....
PJCS 210 Transforming Conflict and Violence
Explores the potentially constructive nature of conflict, the destructive nature of violence and the relationship between the two. Examines various patterns of communication, conflict and violence and what is needed for transformation. Students will reflect on their own conflict styles,...