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Introduction to Disabilities for Educational Professionals

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Tu 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W01-0009 3 $2657 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
Tu 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0009
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2657 (guest students)

Description

This course focuses on the physical, cognitive, behavioral, and psychological aspects of the atypical developmental patterns of children and adolescents with varying disabilities. Emphasis is given to the conceptual frameworks for understanding normalcy, including cultural, racial, ethnic and linguistic expectations, family, community, and peer group norms, and gender roles and stereotypes within the context of today's urban schools. Legal definitions of disabilities are stressed as well as the range of learning differences within typical development. This course includes a fieldwork component

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

Wheatley-Peters W01-0009

Enrolled / Capacity

14 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Sandra Copman

Tuition*

$2657 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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