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EQUITY AND FULL PARTICIPATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES

RP&SE 715
Course Description

Analysis of historical and contemporary trends and issues pertaining to persons with significant disabilities (i.e., significant intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder) across the lifespan. Topics include: an overview of the field of significant disabilities, historical trends, and current directions in curriculum design for students with significant disabilities, and valued outcomes for persons with significant disabilities.

Prerequisties

Declared in Special Education graduate program, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, or Rehabilitation Counselor Education

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
4

No change from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
100%

No change from Historical

Class Size
12

100% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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