SPED 330 - Discrim/Oppress People w Disab

Institution:

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Special Education

Description:

Examines social discrimination through consideration of the policies and practices of societies. Creates an understanding of the social, political and cultural, rather than the physical or psychological, determinants of the experience of disability. Disentangles impairments from the myths, ideology and stigma that influence social interaction and social policy. Through course content and activities, students will challenge the idea that the economic and social statuses and the assigned roles of people with disabilities are the inevitable outcomes of their condition.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

COMM 100, ENGL 110 and junior status.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Offered in fall, spring, summer.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.millersville.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 872-3024

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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