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Disability Studies
Description: This course expands the concepts introduced in DIS 603. Students will explore the concepts of evidenced-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration in health care and educational systems. They will evaluate how these practices promote improved attitudes, increased access, and full inclusion for people with disabilities in all aspects of society. Additionally, students will examine disability legislation and current policies and practices designed for enhancing the rights of people with disabilities. Students will examine and critique how legislation and policies are implemented by systems and organizations for the benefit of those with disabilities. This course focuses on system-level variables pertaining to disability, including concepts of evidenced-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration, expanding upon concepts presented in DIS 603. Students will investigate contemporary issues facing people with disabilities to evaluate how these practices can promote improved attitudes, increased access and full inclusion for people with disabilities in all aspects of society. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Prerequisite: DIS 603
Disability Studies
Term : Fall 2024
Catalog Year : 2024-2025
DIS 604 - Disability Studies Framework Across The Life Course
Description: This course expands the concepts introduced in DIS 603. Students will explore the concepts of evidenced-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration in health care and educational systems. They will evaluate how these practices promote improved attitudes, increased access, and full inclusion for people with disabilities in all aspects of society. Additionally, students will examine disability legislation and current policies and practices designed for enhancing the rights of people with disabilities. Students will examine and critique how legislation and policies are implemented by systems and organizations for the benefit of those with disabilities. This course focuses on system-level variables pertaining to disability, including concepts of evidenced-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration, expanding upon concepts presented in DIS 603. Students will investigate contemporary issues facing people with disabilities to evaluate how these practices can promote improved attitudes, increased access and full inclusion for people with disabilities in all aspects of society. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Prerequisite: DIS 603