SWK 591 - MEET DIV NEEDS STU EXCEPTIONAL

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

This course provides an in-depth examination of the diverse characteristics and needs of exceptional individuals across the lifespan. Students will study the different types of disabilities and their social and behavioral aspects and will learn evidence-based interventions that can be utilized to meet the needs of students who have a disability. Students will study the philosophy, policy, logistics and legalities of special education as well as the school social worker's role as part of the interdisciplinary special education team. School social workers provide services to students of various levels of functioning. This course enables social work students to learn about the characteristics and needs of students who have exceptionalities. In addition to learning about the social and behavioral characteristics and needs of exceptional students, this course enables social work students to understand the diverse learning styles of students who have exceptionalities in order to develop appropriate interventions to effectively meet their needs. This course is required for the School Social Work Certificate.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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