SPED 5750

Transition to Adult Life and the World of Work

This course is designed to provide the student with the legal, theoretical and research basis for transition programs. Students will develop skills to implement secondary programs for youths and young adults with mild, moderate, or severe disabilities to ensure successful transitions to adult life roles, including vocational, daily living, community, and social-personal. Topics to be covered include: characteristics and needs of youths with disabilities; laws and the historical basis for services; individualized transition planning and services; vocational, academic, and career planning and assessments, career and vocational education; job experiences; employability skills; family involvement; student advocacy and self-determination, collaboration with adult agencies and businesses; post-secondary education and training; and special topics, such as inclusive and community-based programs.

Units: 3.0