HS 413 - Working with Families and Individuals with Disabilities for Human Services

3 Cr. Hrs.

Common Learning Outcomes
02. [HB] Knowledge of human behaviors and structures
05. [CT] Critical thinking skills: inquiry, analysis and creative problem-solving
09. [WC] Written communication skills
13. [PP] Professional preparedness, interpersonal and digital communication skills
15. [CD] Intercultural and diversity awareness and understanding

This is an elective course designed to allow students to evaluate current practice in working with families and individuals with disabilities, beginning with developing an in-depth understanding of the issues these families and individuals are faced with and how best to support them as human service professionals. Emphasis will be placed on specific issues regarding families’ adaptation to the presence of disability in the family and key professional skills and approaches in working with families of individuals with disabilities effectively.