HUS 120 - Developmental Disabilities 1

3 credit hours - One term.
Course imparts the study of mental retardation in terms of the history of mental retardation in the United States, biological and psychosocial causes of mental retardation, and treatment and care of persons with mental retardation. Special attention is paid to definitional framework and developmental issues across the lifespan of persons with both mild and severe mental retardation. Legal and familial issues are reviewed.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A .