HUS150 Issues in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

This course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge needed by human service practitioners to support individuals with major disabilities caused by mental illness, learning disorders, and intellectual disabilities. Topics include teaching strategies, assessment and planning, therapeutic interactions and the rights of individuals to self-determination. A minimum grade of C- must be earned in this course.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

Reading proficiency and Writing proficiency or RWR090 Reading Writing and Reasoning Minimum Grade of: C or ESL110 ESL Transitional Writing Minimum Grade of: C or ENG101 English Composition I or higher Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective

  • Reading Content Course

Major Restrictions

Human Services, Associate in Science

Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate

Community Support Human Services Practitioner Certificate

Direct Support Certificate