Developmental Disabilities, Minor

I. Contact Information

Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities
(775) 682-7863
NCED@unr.edu

II. Description

Graduate interdisciplinary specialization and undergraduate interdisciplinary minor programs in developmental disabilities are administered by the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities (NCED) through the College of Education. Participating colleges and schools include Liberal Arts, Education, and Division of Health Sciences. Students in these programs supplement their traditional courses of study with a number of interdisciplinary practical and educational experiences designed to enhance their skills and expand their knowledge of lifespan issues facing individuals with disabilities and their families.

The undergraduate program in developmental disabilities is offered as an interdisciplinary minor in conjunction with any academic major, or as additional credits upon completion of the requirements for an undergraduate degree in an established discipline.

III. Program Requirements (18 units)

A minimum of 9 credits must be taken in disciplines outside of one’s major degree program.

Three core courses (9 units) are required of all students:

• EDU 203 - Introduction to Special Education (3 units)
• CHS 360 - Disability Issues in Health Ecology (3 units) CO10, CO12
• EDSP 432 - Serving Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families (3 units)

• The additional 9 credits must be selected from a list of NCED-approved courses offered in the following disciplines: Community Health Sciences, Special Education, Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology, and Social Work.