The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announced its first-ever dual credit classes for Illinois high school students. One of the classes offered is housed in the College of Education.
SPED 117: The Culture of Disability will be one of four dual-credit classes. The class provides an introduction to disability culture across the lifespan. The impact of disabilities on individuals across the lifespan will be explored, and the unique culture created by disability will be addressed. The historical foundations of the disability movement and special education will be examined, including legislation and litigation that have significantly shaped the field.
This pilot opportunity marks a new approach for the university in offering its popular general education courses directly to high school students across Illinois in the form of dual credit — at no cost to those students.
“The dual-credit initiative reflects our university’s commitment to expanding access and opportunity for students and families across Illinois,” said Provost John Coleman. “Through the Learning Accelerator’s innovative learning model, we’re bringing transformative educational experiences to high school classrooms and preparing students throughout the state for success in college and beyond.”
Read more about this initiative from the Illinois News Bureau.
