Disability Services, BS

Completion of this multidisciplinary curriculum in educational, social, and natural sciences prepares graduates to work as professionals serving individuals with disabilities in a wide array of public- and private-sector agencies and service providers, including adult mental health (MH) programs. Students who complete the program will earn a bachelor of science degree and will be prepared for employment as instructional assistants in public or private schools, as therapeutic staff support personnel, or in a wide variety of capacities in MH programs, community-based employment/ living programs, early intervention programs, residential treatment programs, preschool/day care programs, and other agency service providers for individuals with disabilities. Disability Services majors must achieve and maintain a 2.75 overall GPA.

Liberal Studies: 43-44

As outlined in the Liberal Studies Requirements with the following specifications:

Mathematics: 3

Social Science:

PSYC 101 - General Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 151 - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3
or
SOC 161 - Foundations of Sociology: Social Relations in Groups and Organizations Credits: 3

Liberal Studies Elective: 3

HDFS 224 - Marriage and Family Relations Credits: 3

Major: 49

Required Courses:

HDFS 218 - Child Development Credits: 3
HDFS 310 - Child Observation and Assessment Credits: 3
HDFS 315 - Introduction to Early Intervention Credits: 3
DISB 440 - Ethical and Professional Behavior Credits: 1
DISB 493 - Internship/Field Training Credits: 12
EDEX 111 - Introduction to Exceptional Persons Credits: 3
EDEX 340 - Introduction to Behavior Management in Special Education Credits: 3
EDEX 415 - Preschool Education for Children with Disabilities Credits: 3
EDEX 458 - Transition Assessment and Planning for Youth with Disabilities Credits: 3
EDEX 460 - Family Perspectives on Disability Credits: 3
EDEX 369 - Education of Persons with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Learning Disabilities or Brain Injury Credits: 3
EDEX 378 - Education of Persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Physical/Multiple Disabilities Credits: 3
EDHL 114 - Introduction to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons Credits: 3
EDHL 115 - Introduction to American Sign Language Credits: 3

Other Requirements: 6

Professional Sequence:

EDEX 103 - Special Education Technology Credits: 3
EDSP 102 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3

Free Electives: 21-22

(1)

Students may use these 18cr toward study of a minor discipline and/or as free electives.

Total Degree Requirements: 120

(1) It is recommended that students pursue minor studies in one of the following: Child Development and Family Relations (18cr), Educational Psychology (18cr), Psychology (18cr), or Sociology/Disability Services or Human Services (18cr).