2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog

ESPED 5100 Inclusion, Social Justice, and Disability

This course introduces a neurodiversity lens for reviewing the historical evolution of the perspectives and experiences of the disability community.  The course explores the social construct of disability and ableism. It examines historical context of special education as well as federal and state laws in a democratic society. There is a  focus on understanding the characteristics of disability categories within the identification process, using first-person voice. The course introduces the concepts of UDL and Neuroscience. 

Credits

3

Corequisite

EDIAG 5100