ISSUES IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Name: ISSUES IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
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Rating: 4.6 (1422 reviews)

SOCWORK 644

Course Description

Definition, incidence, etiology, and prevention of developmental disabilities. Examines the life-cycle needs of this population, as well as social-welfare issues, social services available, and the social worker's role.

Prerequisites

Junior standing and (SOCWORK 205 or SOCWORK 708 ), or declared in Social Work Advanced Standing MSW or the Professional or Personal Enrichment Program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.81

3.96% from Historical

Completion Rate

97.62%

0.52% from Historical

A Rate

83.33%

20.3% from Historical

Class Size

6.33% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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Advanced practice knowledge and skills essential for social workers practicing in health, aging, and disability care settings.

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RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN SOCIAL WORK

SOCWORK 863

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DISABILITY AND SOCIETY

RP&SE 100

Provides introductory and interdisciplinary life-span perspectives on disability, relevant for both education and non-education majors. Introduces theoretical, cultural, and political models of disability and explores the lived experiences of persons with disabilities (or people who are perceived to have disabilities) in society.

SOCIAL ISSUES IN AGING

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ISSUES IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

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