EDSP 526 - Introduction to Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 361 or EDSP 651
Introduction to the education of deaf and hard of hearing students (PreK-12) for prospective teachers and other professionals serving deaf/hard of hearing students. Includes legislation, trends, issues, etiology, identification, characteristics, Deaf culture, school related needs, communication modes, educational placement options, and organizations and agencies relevant to individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing and their families and the professionals who work with them.