HSE 226 Intellectual Disabilities

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course covers intellectual disabilities and related issues. Emphasis is placed on the theoretical perspectives, causes, prevention, and treatment of intellectual disabilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a general knowledge of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Examine the history of Intellectual Disabilities.
Determine the legal and ethical issues involved in addressing the needs and rights of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Describe the complex interaction between the ways in which intellectual disability has been viewed or defined by a society, and the types of service systems available, key legislation passed, and practices utilized.
Define the concept of supports incorporating how this concept influences provision of appropriate community-based services for individuals with intellectual disability.
Explore critical issues affecting the lives of individuals with intellectual disability across the lifespan.