PSY 255 Spring 2008
| Course No | Course Title | CL | LB | CLINIC | CR |
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| PSY 255 | Intro to Exceptionality | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| This course introduces the psychology of the exceptional person. Topics include theoretical perspectives, terminology, and interventions pertaining to various handicapping conditions as well as the resulting psychosocial adjustments. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the potentials and limitations of the exceptional person. Prerequisites: PSY 150. | |||||
Textbook: Hardman, M.J., Drew, C.J. & Egan, M.W. (2008). Human exceptionality, 9th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Week One |
Monday, January 14, 2008 to Sunday, January 20, 2008 |
Module One |
Introduction and Chapter One – Understanding Exceptionality |
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Week Two |
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 to Sunday, January 27, 2008 |
Module Two |
Chapter Two - Education for All |
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Week Three |
Monday, January 28, 2008 to Sunday, February 3, 2008 |
Module Three |
Chapter Three - Inclusion and Collaboration in the Early Childhood and Elementary School Years |
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Week Four |
Monday, February 4, 2008 to Sunday, February 10, 2008 |
Module Four |
Chapter Four - Transition and Adult Life |
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Week Five |
Monday, February 11, 2008 to Sunday, February 17, 2008 |
Module Five |
Chapter Five - Multicultural and Diversity Issues |
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Week Six |
Monday, February 18, 2008 to Sunday, February 24, 2008 |
Module Six |
Chapter Six - Exceptionality and the Family |
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Week Seven |
Monday, February 25, 2008 to Sunday, March 2, 2008 |
Module Seven |
Chapter Seven - Learning Disabilities and Chapter Eight - Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder |
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Week Eight |
Monday, March 3, 2008 to Sunday, March 9, 2008 |
Module Eight |
Chapter Nine - Emotional/Behavioral Disorders |
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Week Nine |
Monday, March 10, 2008 to Sunday, March 16, 2008 |
Module Nine |
Chapter Ten - Intellectual Disabilities |
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Week Ten |
Monday, March 24, 2008 to Sunday, March 30, 2008 |
Module Ten |
Chapter Eleven - Communication Disorders |
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Week Eleven |
Monday, March 31, 2008 to Sunday, April 6, 2008 |
Module Eleven |
Chapter Twelve - Severe and Multiple Disabilities |
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Week Twelve |
Monday, April 7, 2008 to Sunday, April 13, 2008 |
Module Twelve |
Chapter Thirteen - Autism Spectrum Disorders |
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Week Thirteen |
Monday, April 14, 2008 to Sunday, April 20, 2008 |
Module Thirteen |
Chapter Fourteen - Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury |
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Week Fourteen |
Monday, April 21, 2008 to Sunday, April 27, 2008 |
Module Fourteen |
Chapter Fifteen - Hearing Loss and Chapter Sixteen - Vision Loss. |
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Week Fifteen |
Monday, April 28, 2008 to Sunday, May 4, 2008 |
Module Fifteen |
Chapter Seventeen - Physical Disabilities and Health Disorders |
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Week Sixteen |
Monday, May 5, 2008 to Saturday, May 10, 2008 |
Module Sixteen |
Chapter Eighteen - Gift, Creative and Talented |