Exceptional Children and Adolescents

Catalog description

Examines the developmental trajectories of exceptional children and adolescents in the contexts of the family, school, and community. Focuses on disabling conditions and diversity in young people including the causes and characteristics of physical and mental disabilities and giftedness, the identification of individuals as exceptional, and interventions provided for these individuals. Includes an examination of discrimination and the efforts undertaken to protect the rights of exceptional children and adolescents. Enrollment Requirement(s): PSYC 100 , PSYC 331 or PSYC 349 with a grade of a C (2.0) or better.