Fall 2025 Disability & Human Development

Location: 436 IIDD; Phone: (312) 413-1647.

Last generated: Thursday, July 17 2025 08:30 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

DHD 100

Disability and Human Development Seminar

1 hours. Meets 25-Aug-25 - 17-Oct-25. Meets eight weeks of the semester. Not intended for Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46386LEC11:00 AM - 12:15 PMT3852BSBGould, RMeet on campus

DHD 101

Disability in U.S. Society

3 hours. Individual and Society, and US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll ine one Lecture-Discussion and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39989DIS - AD108:00 AM - 08:50 AMF22332ETMSWOutlaw, C; van Heumen, LMeet on campus
39991DIS - AD309:00 AM - 09:50 AMF22332ETMSWOutlaw, C; van Heumen, LMeet on campus
39992DIS - AD409:00 AM - 09:50 AMF22352ETMSWWeiss, S; van Heumen, LMeet on campus
42748DIS - AD509:00 AM - 09:50 AMF24192ETMSWZuch, C; van Heumen, LMeet on campus
45504DIS - AD710:00 AM - 10:50 AMF22332ETMSWZuch, C; van Heumen, LMeet on campus
45505DIS - AD810:00 AM - 10:50 AMF22352ETMSWWeiss, S; van Heumen, LMeet on campus
36388LCD - AS09:00 AM - 09:50 AMMW2412ARCvan Heumen, LMeet on campus

DHD 102

Disability in American Film

3 hours. Previously listed as DHD 176. Creative Arts, and US Society course. To be properly registered, students must enroll ine one Lecture-Discussion and one Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39993DIS - AD109:00 AM - 09:50 AMF24172ETMSWSafaeian, AMeet on campus
39994DIS - AD209:00 AM - 09:50 AMF2202SHSafaeian, AMeet on campus
39995DIS - AD310:00 AM - 10:50 AMF24192ETMSWSafaeian, AMeet on campus
39996DIS - AD410:00 AM - 10:50 AMF2202SHSafaeian, AMeet on campus
36574LCD - AS10:00 AM - 10:50 AMMWC0032LCCSafaeian, AMeet on campus

DHD 201

Disability, Rights, and Culture

3 hours. Individual and Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48768LCDARRANGEDARR12ONLGarcia Torres, MOnline with deadlines

DHD 202

Disability, Health, and Society

3 hours. Individual and Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
49772LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLBerg, KOnline with deadlines

DHD 203

Disability in World Cultures

3 hours. Recommended background: DHD 101. World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38750LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLHasnain, ROnline with deadlines

DHD 204

Disability in the Humanities

3 hours. Creative Arts course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48088LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLHorowitz, EOnline with deadlines

DHD 205

Disability, Race, Class and Gender

3 hours. Same as GWS 205. Individual and Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
49214LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLHorowitz, EOnline with deadlines

DHD 206

Disability, Inclusive Cities, and Environmental Accessibility

3 hours. Natural World - No Lab, and US Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45581LCD03:00 PM - 05:50 PMW24092CDRLCEisenberg, YMeet on campus

DHD 301

Disability, Research, and Interdisciplinary Methods

3 hours. Recommended background: DHD 101 and an additional 6 credit hours of DHD coursework .

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
41004LCD08:00 AM - 10:45 AMTvan Heumen, LMeet online at set times

DHD 303

Disability Activism: From the Local to the Global

3 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42214LCD03:00 PM - 05:45 PMM14112CDRLCHasnain, RMeet on campus

DHD 400

Disability and Human Development Capstone

1 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Field work required. Meets eight weeks of the semester. Prerequisite(s): Open only to seniors; and consent of the instructor. Juniors must have the consent of instructors in order to be allowed to register. A minimum of 18 credits of DHD completed coursework is required. Recommended background: Seniors in their final year of the Bachelor of Science program in Disability and Human Development. Restricted to Disability & Human Development major(s) or minor(s). Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38751LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMR3852BSBGould, RMeet on campus

DHD 411

Disability Policy, Technology, and Practice

3 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50258LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLvan Heumen, LOnline with deadlines

DHD 412

Disability Representation, Culture, and Practice

3 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50259LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLBridger, MOnline with deadlines

DHD 440

Introduction to Assistive Technology: Principles and Practice

3 hours. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
16027LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLMartinez Perez, AOnline with deadlines

DHD 501

Disability Studies Theory I

3 hours. Previously listed as DIS 501.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
29145LCD02:15 PM - 05:00 PMT2042DHSPPatsavas, AMeet on campus

DHD 505

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities I

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34447LEC04:00 PM - 07:00 PMRAcharya, K; Berg, KMeet online at set times

DHD 522

Disability and Inclusive Health

3 hours. Restricted to Graduate College.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50383LCD02:15 PM - 05:00 PMW2042DHSPCamacho, DMeet on campus

DHD 531

Interdisciplinary Research and Methodologies in Disability Studies I

3 hours. Restricted to Graduate College.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50345LCD09:30 AM - 12:15 PMR2042DHSPEisenberg, YMeet on campus

DHD 540

Disability Access and Inclusion Capstone

2 hours. Prerequisite(s): Twenty hours of DHD coursework (core and required concentration) in the Master of Science program in Disability Access and Inclusion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50385LCD08:00 AM - 08:50 AMFGould, RMeet on campus

DHD 541

Advanced Concepts in Disability Research

3 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34449LCD09:30 AM - 11:30 AMT2042DHSPParker Harris, SMeet on campus

DHD 548

Assistive Technology Tools in the PK-12 Educational Setting

3 hours. Extensive computer use required. Recommended Background: Experience working in special education as an educator, paraprofessional or related service provider (e.g., OT, PT, SLP).

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
45509LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLBass, S; Cochrane, D; Lenzo, SOnline with deadlines

DHD 551

Access Assessment for AAC, Computers, and Mobile Technologies in Assistive Technology

2 hours. Meets 25-Aug-25 - 31-Oct-25. Should have a familiarity with using computers and mobile technologies. Prerequisite(s): DHD 440. Recommended background: Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Special Education, Engineering.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
16046LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLBay, SOnline with deadlines

DHD 553

Assistive Technology for Individuals Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

1 hours. Meets 25-Aug-25 - 26-Sep-25. Meets 5 weeks of the semester.Recommended background: DHD 440 and basic computer and smartphone literacy.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42865LECARRANGEDSessler Trinkowsky, ROnline with deadlines

DHD 555

Consideration, Assessment and Documentation of Assistive Technology in PreK-12 Educational Setting

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): DHD 440.

Online

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38904LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLCochrane, DOnline with deadlines
This course is for students enrolled in the ATLIS program.

DHD 561

Disability and Community Participation: Policy, Systems Change and Action Research

4 hours. Same as OT 561. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Previous coursework in disability policy, disability empowerment research and qualitative research.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46409LCD04:00 PM - 07:00 PMRARR2ONLHammel, J; Jones, RMeet online at set times

DHD 562

Built in Accessibility Features of Computers and Smart Devices

1 hours. Meets 03-Nov-25 - 05-Dec-25. Extensive computer use required. Meets 5 weeks of the semester.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48805LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLEllis, KOnline with deadlines

DHD 568

Supporting Augmentative and Alternative Communication in Educational Settings

3 hours. Taught online. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): DHD 440; or consent of the instructor. Recommended Background: Minimum bachelors degree in communication disorders, occupational therapy, psychology, special education or a related field.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48806LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLFoster, S; Mojica-Castro, JOnline with deadlines

DHD 578

Learning, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Delivery and Evaluation

0 TO 4 hours. Same as OT 568. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Restricted to Graduate College or Applied Health Sciences. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Practice.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43951LCD04:00 PM - 07:00 PMTARR2ONLHammel, J; Summers, JMeet online at set times

DHD 579

Writing in Disability Studies I

1 hours. Meets eight weeks of the semester.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50344LCD11:45 AM - 01:30 PMT2042DHSPSufian, SMeet on campus

DHD 589

Current Research in Disability Studies

1 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 hours. Previously listed as DIS 589. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Restricted to Graduate College.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
29148LCDARRANGED
29153LCDARRANGED
29151LCDARRANGEDAcharya, K
29157LCDARRANGEDBay, S
29156LCDARRANGEDBerg, K
46961LCDARRANGEDEisenberg, Y
46962LCDARRANGEDGould, R
46963LCDARRANGEDHasnain, R
46964LCDARRANGEDHedman, G
29155LCDARRANGEDHeller, T
46968LCDARRANGEDLabbe, D
46971LCDARRANGEDNishida, A
29162LCDARRANGEDParker Harris, S
46972LCDARRANGEDPatsavas, A
31080LCDARRANGEDSandahl, C
29159LCDARRANGEDSufian, S
46975LCDARRANGEDvan Heumen, L

DHD 590

Field Experience in Disability and Human Development

0 TO 12 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite(s): DHD 401 and DHD 415; or consent of the instructor. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Practice.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
50327DIS - ADARRANGEDCochrane, DOff Campus Experience
50326PR - APARRANGEDCochrane, DOff Campus Experience
50452DIS - BDARRANGEDPatsavas, AOff Campus Experience
Departmental Approval Required
50453PR - BPARRANGEDPatsavas, AOff Campus Experience
Departmental Approval Required
20795DIS - ED1ARRANGEDARR2ONLMiller, ROff Campus Experience
20797PR - EP1ARRANGEDARR2ONLMiller, ROff Campus Experience

DHD 593

Independent Research

1 TO 8 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
18439CNFARRANGED
18442CNFARRANGED
18451CNFARRANGED
29409CNFARRANGEDAcharya, K
18446CNFARRANGEDBay, S
18440CNFARRANGEDBerg, K
18449CNFARRANGEDEisenberg, Y
24278CNFARRANGEDGould, R
18443CNFARRANGEDHedman, G
18444CNFARRANGEDHeller, T
29405CNFARRANGEDHsieh, K
29410CNFARRANGEDLabbe, D
46976CNFARRANGEDNishida, A
29406CNFARRANGEDParker Harris, S
29408CNFARRANGEDPatsavas, A
31078CNFARRANGEDSandahl, C
46978CNFARRANGEDSufian, S
46979CNFARRANGEDvan Heumen, L

DHD 596

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
18453CNFARRANGED
29414CNFARRANGED
18454CNFARRANGEDAcharya, K
24236CNFARRANGEDBay, S
18462CNFARRANGEDBerg, K
18463CNFARRANGEDCrabb, C
29415CNFARRANGEDEisenberg, Y
18459CNFARRANGEDGould, R
34137CNFARRANGEDHasnain, R
18457CNFARRANGEDHedman, G
18458CNFARRANGEDHeller, T
35239CNFARRANGEDHsieh, K
46981CNFARRANGEDLabbe, D
18455CNFARRANGEDNishida, A
29416CNFARRANGEDParker Harris, S
23170CNFARRANGEDPatsavas, A
31079CNFARRANGEDSandahl, C
18456CNFARRANGEDSuarez-Balcazar, Y
29417CNFARRANGEDSufian, S
46982CNFARRANGEDvan Heumen, L

DHD 597

Project Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in the M.S. in Disability and Human Development program and consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
18469CNFARRANGED
32166CNFARRANGED
18464CNFARRANGEDAcharya, K
18471CNFARRANGEDBerg, K
18465CNFARRANGEDEisenberg, Y
46983CNFARRANGEDGould, R
46984CNFARRANGEDHasnain, R
18466CNFARRANGEDHedman, G
18467CNFARRANGEDHeller, T
46985CNFARRANGEDHsieh, K
46987CNFARRANGEDLabbe, D
29421CNFARRANGEDNishida, A
29425CNFARRANGEDParker Harris, S
46990CNFARRANGEDPatsavas, A
32165CNFARRANGEDSandahl, C
46991CNFARRANGEDSuarez-Balcazar, Y
29426CNFARRANGEDSufian, S
46992CNFARRANGEDvan Heumen, L

DHD 598

Master's Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in the M.S. in Disability and Human Development program and consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
18474CNFARRANGED
27628CNFARRANGED
18475CNFARRANGEDAcharya, K
18482CNFARRANGEDBerg, K
18476CNFARRANGEDEisenberg, Y
30828CNFARRANGEDGould, R
46993CNFARRANGEDHasnain, R
18478CNFARRANGEDHedman, G
18479CNFARRANGEDHeller, T
46994CNFARRANGEDHsieh, K
46996CNFARRANGEDLabbe, D
18473CNFARRANGEDNishida, A
31093CNFARRANGEDParker Harris, S
46999CNFARRANGEDPatsavas, A
18485CNFARRANGEDSandahl, C
47001CNFARRANGEDSufian, S
47002CNFARRANGEDvan Heumen, L

DHD 599

Ph.D. Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Previously listed as DIS 599. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in the Ph.D. in Disability Studies program and consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
28582CNFARRANGED
Departmental Approval Required
28586CNFARRANGED
Departmental Approval Required
42993CNFARRANGEDAcharya, K
Departmental Approval Required
28590CNFARRANGEDBerg, K
Departmental Approval Required
28593CNFARRANGEDEisenberg, Y
Departmental Approval Required
29307CNFARRANGEDGould, R
Departmental Approval Required
28588CNFARRANGEDHammel, J
Departmental Approval Required
29164CNFARRANGEDHasnain, R
Departmental Approval Required
47004CNFARRANGEDHedman, G
Departmental Approval Required
28589CNFARRANGEDHeller, T
Departmental Approval Required
46768CNFARRANGEDLabbe, D
Instructor Approval Required
28585CNFARRANGEDMagasi, S
Departmental Approval Required
28584CNFARRANGEDMirza, M
Departmental Approval Required
41521CNFARRANGEDNishida, A
Departmental Approval Required
28591CNFARRANGEDParker Harris, S
Departmental Approval Required
32169CNFARRANGEDPatsavas, A
Departmental Approval Required
32168CNFARRANGEDSandahl, C
Departmental Approval Required
28595CNFARRANGEDSuarez-Balcazar, Y
Departmental Approval Required
47010CNFARRANGEDSufian, S
Departmental Approval Required
47011CNFARRANGEDvan Heumen, L
Departmental Approval Required