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PSY 645 - Psychology of Exceptional Children

(4 credits)
The term “exceptional”, along with closely associated constructs and issues (e.g. deviance, pathology, categorical/non-categorical,objective/subjective identification) is examined throughout the course. “Historical” information demonstrating past limitations in labeling procedures is shared so as to challenge student thinking regarding current “best practice”. A “label”, a “diagnosis” (e.g. by a pediatrician, school psychologist,etc.) impacts the child and his or her primary stakeholders, an impact that will be explored. The course examines primary exceptionalities to model for students a critical thinking approach to specific exceptionalities while also allowing students to identify, explore and learn of exceptionalities of particular personal interest. In examining each exceptionality, a commun template will be followed.


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