Course Descriptions
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African American & African Studies - American Sign Language - Anthropology
Art Education - College of Arts & Sciences - Education: Teaching and Learning
Educational Studies - Educational Studies: Special Education - English
Health & Rehabilitation Science - Health Services Management and Policy
Kinesiology: Physical Education - Law - Nursing - Psychology - Social Work - Sociology
Speech and Hearing Science - Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies
African American & African Studies
7862 Mental Health in the African American Community (3)
Theoretical and practical approaches to the problems of mental health in the black community.
American Sign Language
3350 American Deaf Arts and Literature (3)
Survey of literary and artistic works about being deaf that are written or created by individuals who are American deaf.
Anthropology
5630 Language and Culture in Education (3)
Examination of the problems of educating children of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds in the U.S. school system.
Art Education
5708 Disability and Visual Culture: Issues of Representation in Art and Popular Culture (3)
An examination of representational issues surrounding disability including popular culture, art, and artistic self-representation.
College of Arts & Sciences
5191 Disability Studies Internship (1-3)
A one-semester internship course that offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work with disability related organizations on or off campus.
Students may enroll for 1, 2, or 3 units of ASC 5191 per semester. Up to 3 total (semester-system) credit hours may be applied toward an undergraduate minor in Disability Studies, which may be taken over multiple semesters. Students may enroll in up to an additional 3 units of ASC 5191, for a total of 6 units; any units beyond the 3 that count toward the minor will count toward overall general graduation requirements. [Prereq: English 2277 or SphHrng 4510. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs or 3 completions. This course is graded S/U.]
[for Summer 2013, 7-week term]: This course will be two fold and include: (1) the classroom component; and (2) the community experience. Non-classroom experiences will take place on and off campus in a variety of locations during evenings and on weekends. This is a residential College Immersion program for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities interested in enrolling in a postsecondary program. In this three week experience, participants will develop skills in the areas of academics, employment, independent living and social engagement. Contact Evette Simmons-Reed at Evette.Simmons-Reed@osumc.edu with questions.
5700 Disability Studies Workshop (1)
Structured participation in seminar/event organized for that semester. Optional course for the Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Disability Studies. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. [Sample, Summer 2012, Disability Studies Digital Storytelling Workshop. A Digital Story is a short (3-5 minute) movie which uses images, voice, and music to tell a story. In a 4-day workshop you will join in story workshops to craft a script, then learn software to produce your multimedia story. Foster community through sharing stories; Learn how to blend word, image and sound into a powerful yet brief narrative; Gain digital media skills such as image, audio and video editing; Develop captioning skills. For more information see digitalstory.osu.edu/dsds]
For Spring 2013, Audiovisual Descriptions for Art. Want to earn one credit of ASC 5191 in Spring 2013 and help make an art exhibit more accessible? Learn how to create audio/visual descriptions and then practice those skills by making them for the exhibit Constructing Castle: A Retrospective of James Castle’s Art at the OSU Urban Arts Space! Visit uas.osu.edu/exhibition/constructing-castle to read more about the exhibit. Workshop will take place on Thursday January 17, 2013 from 4-8pm at the Urban Arts Space in downtown Columbus. Contact Professor Brenda Brueggemann at brueggemann.1@osu.edu with any questions.
6700 Introduction to Graduate Study in Disability Studies (3)
Introduction to Disability Studies as an interdisciplinary academic field of study; outlines major scholarly perspectives, methodologies, and professional issues in the study of disability.
7700 Disability Studies Research Forum (1)
Research forum/round table for students enrolled in the GIS-DS to share their work in Disability Studies (both course work and independent research). Prereq: 6700, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U.
Education: Teaching and Learning
5471 Clinical Practice in Treating Reading Disabilities (3)
Use of test materials in the diagnosis of reading disabilities; practice with remedial procedures.
5504 Inclusion: Philosophical, Social and Practical Issues: Secondary Education (3)
Philosophical, social, and practice issues related to the inclusion of students with disabilities in the secondary classroom. Prereq: Admission to major or M.Ed program. Not open to students with credit for 809.99.
5557 Language and Children with Disabilities (3)
Introduces students to language and its development in selected children with disabilities. The focus is on the development of language with children with specific disabilities and/or special needs. Prereq: Enrollment in Master in Education program. Not open to students with credit for 660.
5892 Inclusion in Early Childhood (3)
[special for Summer 2013: Practices and Experiences from American & Israeli Cultures] This course introduces an inclusive pedagogical framework for students preparing to be teachers and already practicing early childhood and/or special education teachers, with a focus on children with “special rights” (e.g. disabilities/special needs) in early childhood education programs (birth to age 6). The course is taught in a blended learning environment, which includes face-to-face and online instruction between American and Israeli students. Course content will focus on: promoting the inclusion of children with special rights through a Universal Design of Learning Framework; Expanding understanding of different inclusive models within Israel & the US; Collaborating with early childhood educators, special educators and families. This course is open to Junior & Senior Undergraduates & Masters students. Some activities in educational settings are involved. Contact: Dr. Laurie Katz for further information @ 292-2111 or katz.124@osu.edu.
6551 Introduction to American Sign Language (3)
Introduction to American Sign Language is designed to expose students to approximately 350 to 400 signs, including fingerspelling, from the lexicon of American Sign Language. Students are expected to read signs/fingerspelling at a beginning level. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 754.
7501 Inclusive Education Research (3)
Examination of current research and theory on inclusive education efforts to effectively educate students with and without disabilities in general education settings. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 857.
Educational Studies
7717.01
7717.02
Educational Studies: Special Education
5650 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3)
[formerly PAES 5650] An overview of the education of exceptional learners including a discussion of their characteristics and a review of historical approaches to their education and of contemporary educational practices. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 650.
5678 The Parent/Professional Partnership (3)
[formerly PAES 5678] Knowledge and skills necessary for educators to assist parents in facilitating the development, education, and socialization of children and youth and disabilities.
5716 Assistive Technologies for People with Disabilities (3)
[formerly PAES 5716] Students will gain the skills needed to assist persons with disabilities in the selection and use of adaptive and assistive technology (AT). Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 716.
English
2277 Introduction to Disability Studies (3)
Foundational concepts and issues in disability studies; introduction to the sociopolitical models of disability.
4597.01 The Disability Experience in the Contemporary World (3)
Global, national, and local issues of disability in the contemporary world; interdisciplinary approach combines historical, literary, philosophical, scientific, and service-oriented analysis of experience of disability. Prereq: 1110.01 (110.01) or equiv, and Jr or Sr standing. Not open to students with credit for 597.01. GE cross-disciplinary seminar course.
7850.01 & .02 Seminar in U.S. Literatures before 1900 (3)
7891.01 & .02 Seminar in Disability Studies in Language and Literature (3)
Intensive study of disability as a representational system and of key issues in disability studies. Prereq: Grad standing, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with 20 qtr cr hrs for 891 or 12 sem cr hrs for 7891.01 or 7891.02. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs. 7891.01 is graded A/E; 7891.02 is graded S/U.
Health and Rehabilitation Science
5717.02 Interdisciplinary Perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)
Current evidence suggests that individuals with ASD require a team of integrated professionals to provide services throughout the lifespan. This course will provide a broad perspective of ASD and current best practice from a variety of disciplines. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 717.02. Cross-listed in EduPAES, Psych, SocWork, and SphHrng.
5717.03 Interdisciplinary Perspective on Developmental Disorders (3)
Persons with developmental disabilities may have impairments in multiple areas of functioning. This course is an advanced overview in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for AlliMed 717.03. Cross-listed in EduPAES 5717.03, Psych 7718, and SphHrng 7718.
7620 Aging, Accessibility, and Design (3)
Analysis and development of product and residential environment design for an aging population using environmental adjustment theories. Students apply Universal Design principles to home modifications. Prereq: Sr standing, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 720 and 721.
Spring 2013: Most of the products and living and working spaces we use today are designed for younger adults. This includes public areas such as health care and restaurants. There is growing recognition that these specifications do not meet the needs of an aging or disabled population and more can be done for older and disabled consumers. For this course "design" is defined as including both physical and social design. Classroom instruction includes lectures, student-led discussions, field trips, and guest speakers.
Who should take this class? Students interested in occupational and physical therapy, and aging and disability and students in interior design, construction science, and health sciences. Contact: Dr. Meg Teaford 292-8152 or Teaford.1@osu.edu
Health Services Management and Policy
7640 Mental Health & Disability Policy (3)
Investigation of public policy in the area of mental health and disability and the politics that are the origin and result of these policies.
Kinesiology: Physical Education
5657 Sport and Disability (3)
[formerly PAES 5657] Overview of sport for individuals with disabilities with emphasis given to physiological, psychological, and socio-cultural perspectives. Prereq: Admission into an undergraduate or graduate major in PAES or coaching minor; or interdisciplinary disability studies minor and graduate specialization; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 657.
7500 Disability Discrimination (4)
Problem-oriented analysis of interaction between law and social science; emphasis on civil commitment, rights of disabled individuals, rights to community services (educational, residential, employment), and guardianship. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 636L.
7509 Special Education Practicum (2-4)
The law of special education as provided in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 757L.
Nursing
7717.02 Interdisciplinary Perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)
Seminar to promote effective participation on interdisciplinary teams to address the life long needs of children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 717.02. Cross-listed in AlliMed, EduPAES, HDFS, HumnNtr, Psych, SocWork, and SphHrng.
7717.03 Interdisciplinary Perspective on Developmental Disabilities (3)
Advanced seminar in intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) for graduate students from a broad spectrum of academic disciplines who are planning a leadership career in this field. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 717.03. Cross-listed in AlliMed, EduPAES, HDFS, HumnNtr, Psych, SocWork, and SphHrng.
3331 Abnormal Psychology (3)
Examination of current theories and empirical findings regarding the major forms of psychopathology and treatment.
4571 Psychology of Developmental Disabilities (3)
Overview of developmental disabilities including causes, nature, & psychological characteristics; diagnosis & psychometric assessments; & behavioral, psycho-educational, & biological forms of prevention & intervention. 20-hr off-campus practicum req. Prereq: 1100 (100) or 1100H (100H), or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 571.
5681 Development and Psychopathology (3)
Examines theories and research on psychopathology (e.g., autism) during infancy, childhood, and adolescence from a developmental-contextual perspective; emphasis on description, prevalence, etiology, prognosis, and assessment. Prereq: 3550 (550) or 3550H (550H), or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 681.
5717 Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)
Teach the analytical skills necessary to comprehend and formulate an interdisciplinary framework relating to major scientific and theoretical perspectives in autism spectrum disorders. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 5717 (717.01 and 717.02). Cross-listed in AlliMed, EduPAES, HDFScience, HumanNt, Nursing, Psych, and SphHrng.
5718 Developmental Disabilities: An Interdisciplinary Perspective (3)
Provide an introduction to the psychosocial, medical, and educational implications of developmental disabilities. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 5618 (717.01 and 717.03). Cross-listed in AlliMed, EduPAES, HDFS, HumanNt, Nursing, Psych, and SphHrng.
Social Work
5017 Social Work Practice in the Field of Intellectual/
Developmental Disabilities (2)
Social work principles related to social, cultural, physical and educational/vocational issues of IDD using a lifespan perspective. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 695.13.
7717 Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)
Seminar to promote effective participation on interdisciplinary teams to address the life long needs of children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 717.01, 717.02, or 717.03. Cross-listed in AlliMed, EduPAES, HDFS, HumnNtr, Psych, Nursing, and SphHrng.
7718 Interdisciplinary Seminar on Developmental Disabilities (3)
Advanced seminar in intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) for graduate students from a broad spectrum of academic disciplines who are planning a leadership career in this field. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 717.01, 717.02, or 717.03. Cross-listed in AlliMed, EduPAES, HDFS, HumnNtr, Psych, Nursing, and SphHrng.
Sociology
2290 Sociology of Death and Dying (3)
Provides a sociological overview of death and dying, including the demographics of death, social epidemiology, and social meanings of death and dying. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 290.
5450 Sociology of Global Health & Illness (3)
Sociological study of health and illness from a global perspective. Topics include health,illness, and related behaviors; disease processes, correlates of diseases, global efforts toimprove health, and comparative health care systems. Prereq: 3 cr hrs in Sociology at 2000-3000 (200-400) level or above. Not open to students with credit for 450.
5629 Health Disparities in Social Context (3)
Analysis of the social determinants of health and health disparities with a focus on stratification/inequality. Includes variations in health disparities over the life course. Prereq: 3 cr hrs in Sociology at 2000-3000 (200-400) level or above. Not open to students with credit for 629.
Speech and Hearing Science
2230 Introduction to Communication and Its Disorders (3)
Survey of the topics, methodologies, and applications of speech and hearing science in normal and aberrant communication; lectures and readings. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 230.
4510 Disability Studies in Context (3)
The history, nature, meaning, and consequences of disability from the differing viewpoints of a range of academic disciplines and professions. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 510.
5605 Multicultural Aspects of Communication and Its Disorders (3)
Examination of normal communicative behavior, including development, and the assessment and management of speech-language-hearing disorders of culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Prereq:Grad standing or one of the following; 2230, 3330, Ling 201, 202, 261, 265, or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 605.
5714 Introduction to Sign Language (3)
Introductory course in manual sign language systems. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 714.
5717.01 Nisonger Center Courses in Developmental Disabilities (3)
Current evidence suggests that individuals with ASD require a team of integrated professionals to provide services throughout the lifespan. This course will provide a broad perspective of ASD and current best practice from a variety of disciplines. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 5717.01 or 717.02. Cross-listed in AlliMed, EduPAES, HDFS, HumnNtr, Nursing, Psych, and SocialW.
5717.02 Interdisciplinary Perspective on Developmental Disability (3)
Persons with developmental disabilities may have impairments in multiple areas of functioning. This course is an advanced overview in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Not open to students with credit for 5717.02 or 717.03. Cross-listed in AlliMed, EduPAES, HDFS, HumnNtr, Nursing, Psych, and SocialW.
Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies
2325 Issues in Women's Health (3)
An interdisciplinary inquiry into the issues affecting women's health and the politics of gender in the medical health care profession. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 325.
2326 Women and Addiction: A Feminist Perspective (3)
An interdisciplinary feminist focus on addictive consequences of sex-role socialization, substance abuse, addiction in intimate relationships, and eating disorders; consequences of addiction among women. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 326.
