Undergraduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities
Project Description:
<b>Undergraduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities (12-units)</b>
Core course. FCM 496D, Disability Perspectives: Research, policy, and practice. 3 units, required of all students, offered only in the fall semester - 2015 Syllabus
Two 3-unit courses, chosen from the menu below:
PSY 405, Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
SERP 416, Disability Perspectives and Narratives, which focuses on narratives written by people with disabilities about their experiences
HPS 405, Biology in Public Health Research and Practice
A one-unit Independent study. FCM 497. Required. Student will create a portfolio that includes description and analysis of experiences in the disability community that have been set up in consultation with the students faculty advisor or UCEDD mentor. Typically will include short reports about various meetings in the community as well as a written reflection on a required weekend workshop on professional roles in serving the Developmental Disabilities community. Evening and weekend times may be necessary.
A two-unit Directed research experience. FCM 492A. Required. This is a scholarly project, typically a literature review or involvement in research
Keyword(s):
student training, diversity, policy, fellowship, internship
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Cultural Diversity
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
