PSY 543 - Learning Disabilities (3 cr.)

A comprehensive, applied course in the theories and research involving learning disabilities. The course has as its focus the Federal Regulations concerning children with handicapping conditions (IDEA, ADA) as well as New York State regulations (Part 200). The class is taught from the psychoeducational perspective and includes discussion of alternative service delivery systems and procedures for selecting appropriate environments for students who are learning disabled. Readings, lectures, case law, and case studies lead to knowledge of clinical differentiation based on current research on learning disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 545.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring