PSY 255, Spring 2009

Course No Course Title CL LB CLINIC CR
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.

PSY 255 Working with Exceptionality syllabus, Spring 2009

Textbook:  Hardman, M.J., Drew, C.J. & Egan, M.W. (2008). Human exceptionality, 9th ed.  Boston:  Houghton Mifflin Company.

Week One

Monday, January 12, 2009 to Sunday, January 18, 2009

 Introduction and Chapter One – Understanding Exceptionality

Week Two

Tuesday, January 20, 2009 to Sunday, January 25, 2009

 Chapter Two -  Education for All

Week Three

Monday, January 26, 2009 to Sunday, February 1, 2009

  Chapter Three -  Inclusion and Collaboration in the Early Childhood and Elementary School Years

Week Four

Monday, February 2, 2009 to Sunday, February 8, 2009

  Chapter Four - Transition and Adult Life

Week Five

Monday, February 9, 2009 to Sunday, February 15, 2009

 Chapter Five - Multicultural and Diversity Issues

Week Six

Monday, February 16, 2009 to Sunday, February 22, 2009

  Chapter Six - Exceptionality and the Family

Week Seven

Monday, February 23, 2009 to Sunday, March 1, 2009

  Chapter Seven - Learning Disabilities and Chapter Eight -   Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Week Eight

Monday, March 2, 2009 to Sunday, March 8, 2009

  Chapter Nine - Emotional/Behavioral Disorders

Week Nine

Monday, March 9, 2009 to Sunday, March 22, 2009

 Chapter Ten - Intellectual Disabilities

Week Ten

Monday, March 23, 2009 to Sunday, March 29, 2009

  Chapter Eleven - Communication Disorders

Week Eleven

Monday, March 30, 2009 to Sunday, April 5, 2009

  Chapter Twelve - Severe and Multiple Disabilities

Week Twelve

Monday, April 6, 2009 to Thursday, April 9, 2009 & Monday, April 13, 2009 to Sunday, April 19, 2009

  Chapter Thirteen - Autism Spectrum Disorders

Week Thirteen

Monday, April 20, 2009 to Sunday, April 26, 2009

  Chapter Fourteen - Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury

Week Fourteen

Monday, April 27, 2009 to Sunday, May 3, 2009

  Chapter Fifteen - Hearing Loss and Chapter Sixteen - Vision Loss.

Week Fifteen

Monday, May 4, 2009 to Sunday, May 10, 2009

  Chapter Seventeen - Physical Disabilities and Health Disorders

Week Sixteen Monday, May 11, 2009 to Saturday, May 16, 2009

 Chapter Eighteen - Gift, Creative and Talented