SPECIAL EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY (SET)
DIVISION: Social Sciences
Exploration of the effects of disabilities and resulting functional limitations of adults on their personal relationships, behavior and roles in society. Recommended enrollment in or completion of PSYC 022. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Introduction to the concept of learning disabilities, the recognition of learning disorders in children and adults and the various approaches for remediating or coping with these difficulties. For individuals who have a general interest in the field of learning disabilities and/or desire to help learning disabled individuals in the classroom, home or working world. Recommended enrollment in or completion of PSYC 021 or PSYC 022 or SET 100. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Survey of developmental disabilities for which residential care facilities are designed with emphasis upon methods and strategies for behavior modification employed by residential care staff for infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities. Completion of SET 111 and SET 112 meets California Regional Center Certificate requirements. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Practical applications of principles used in the administration of residential care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities; methods of accounting, licensing, health, safety and a review of programs available for the developmentally disabled. Completion of SET 111 and SET 112 meets California Regional Center Certificate requirements. Total of 54 hours lecture.