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SELF MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC ILLNESS AND DISABILITY

RP&SE 325
Course Description

Provides knowledge and understanding of concepts of self-management of chronic Illness and disability using both theoretical and empirically-based approaches. Includes discussion of collaboration among healthcare providers in helping individuals manage symptoms of their chronic health conditions, condition-specific education about the typical symptoms and advice about the decisions and actions that the individual with the chronic health condition can take when those symptoms occur, and coping skills that can be facilitated to address the emotional reactions and stress related to chronic health conditions.

Prerequisites

Declared in Health Promotion and Health Equity BS or Rehabilitation Psychology BS

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.9

-0.44% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.2% from Historical

A Rate
83.33%

-7.95% from Historical

Class Size
60

18.34% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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