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Innovative Best Practices in Employment for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Mo 7:30p.m. – 8:30p.m.
On-Line LMS Chat Time 3 $2557 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
Mo 7:30p.m. – 8:30p.m.
Location
On-Line LMS Chat Time
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2557 (guest students)

Description

This online graduate level course provides students with a comprehensive approach to the provision of Vocational Rehabilitation services to individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) and their families/caregivers. Students will gain knowledge and skills to assist individuals with ID by exploring barriers to employment, working collaboratively with family members/caregivers, developing community partnerships, and exploring multiple pathways to Competitive Integrated Employment for individuals with ID. Students will examine best practices in serving individuals with ID through reading relevant articles, case studies, reviewing multimedia resources, and participating in online discussion forums.

This course is closed for registration.

Course Details