| Course Title: Topics in Developmental and Educational Psychology: 'Foundations of Disability Services in Psychology and Education' |
| Start Date: 01/28/2025 End Date: 05/13/2025 |
| Term: Spring Semester 2025 |
| Description: This course provides an introduction to disability studies, focusing on its intersections with psychology and education. Students will explore key concepts, including the social and medical models of disability, the history of disability rights, and the role of societal attitudes in shaping experiences of disability. The course examines how psychological theories and educational practices influence the inclusion and support of individuals with disabilities, fostering a deeper understanding of disability as a complex and multifaceted experience. |
| Distribution(s): III - Social Sciences , TP - Topics Course |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate | Credits:4.00 |
| Faculty | Phone | Email address |
| Lindsay Demers | ldemers@mtholyoke.edu |
| KC Haydon (email: kchaydon@mtholyoke.edu, phone: 0) may also be contacted for registration permissions and registration questions. |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 01/28/2025 - 05/13/2025 | Lecture | Monday and Wednesday | 01:45PM - 03:00PM | REES - Reese | 316 | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses | ||
| Prereq: PSYCH-100 or AP Psychology. | Take previously | Required |
| Comments |
| Additional Comments |
| Course Tags |
| Cross-listed Sections |
| EDUST-250FD-01 Disability Studies Psych & Ed |
| PSYCH-239FD-01 Disability Studies Psych & Ed |
| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Closed | Capacity: 28 | Enrollment: 28 | Available: 0 | Waitlist: 0 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| To be determined. |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is NOT the complete book list for this class. |