PSY218 — Psychology of Disabilities
Credits: This course will address factors that influence the adjustment of individuals with disabilities. Definitions of who is an individual with a disability, historical and cultural attitudes towards those individuals, and reactions of family members to the disabilities are explained. Included in the discussion are the laws affecting individuals with disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. SUNY Gen Ed Area(s): Social Sciences Designation(s): Liberal Arts Learning
Prerequisites: PSY103