DHH 105 - Programs and Services for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Institution:

The College of New Jersey

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Description:

Through readings, field visits, class discussions, and independent research and writing, this course will explore history, philosophy, programs, services, and legal issues as they relate to deaf or hard of hearing persons in American society and abroad. Students will become familiar with current local, state, and federal agencies serving deaf and hard of hearing children and their families and those that provide ancillary support to a child's education. Through the examination of current and historical laws and materials on health, education, and welfare, students will recognize the ways in which societal forces act on education environments serving deaf and hard of hearing students. Students will explore the question of how deaf or hard of hearing children are identified by various constituencies as well as general characteristics of D/HH learners.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 08/14/2015 

Institution Website:

www.tcnj.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 771-1855

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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