CSD 685 - Development, Diversity, and Deafness

Credit Hours: 3

Includes prevalence, terminology and the effects of hearing loss and its management on child development. Comprehensive scope of communication options will be explored. Exceptionalities, including cultural and linguistic differences among individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing will be considered within the context of family and development, both educationally and socially. Fifteen hours of integrated service-learning will be a component of the course. May be taught concurrently with CSD 380. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 380 and CSD 685. Students in this course will be required to complete additional assignments compared to those students in CSD 380 for the purpose of developing skills, knowledge, and dispositions related to teaching and learning in varied settings with diverse learners required for all educators to be effective in a global society.

Lecture Contact Hours: 3

Typically Offered: Fall