CED 525 - HUMAN GROWTH, DISABILITY, AND DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

College of Education

Credit(s): 3

This course provides a comprehensive study of human growth and development in the context of rehabilitation and clinical mental health counseling. Students will review human developmental theories across the life span and their implications and applications with persons with disabilities. Issues to be addressed include physical, emotional, moral, and cognitive development and the interaction of development and disability; human sexuality and disability; spirituality and religious aspects; transition issues as they relate to family, school, employment, aging, and disability; social and learning needs of individuals across the life span, and ethical and legal issues impacting individuals and families related to adjustment and transition

Prereq: Admission to Counselor Education Program or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 3 credit hours.