SOWK 356 - Social Work Elective: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Credits: 3

This course introduces students to various practice settings in which they work with clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities of different age groups. Students gain knowledge about the medical, social, economic and political factors that impact the quality of life of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquire competencies in various roles played by helping professionals in the context of the service provision.

Prerequisite(s): Social Work prerequiste: SOWK 270 with minimum grade of C. Disability Studies minor prerequisite: DISA 100 . Gerontology minor prerequisite: GERT 100 .