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DS 1501 Introduction to Disabilities

This introductory course provides a historical background of disabilities in the United States. The course also covers models of disabilities, language, the basic concepts of services for persons with disabilities, effective communication, and vocabulary important to the field of disabilities. The course will also detail ethics, rights, social issues, confidentiality, and mandated privacy. It explore the employment opportunities to work with individuals with disabilities. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Credits

3.00 Credits(s)

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Learning Support

Advisories

Advisory: Eligibility for English 1500 strongly recommended; 48 hours lecture. 96 Outside-of-class Hours. (144 Total Student Learning Hours) 3 Units