Spring 2025 Disability & Human Development

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

Last generated: Monday, May 05 2025 09:44 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

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
38564DIS - AD1ARRANGEDARR2ONLOutlaw, C; van Heumen, LOnline with deadlines
39339DIS - AD2ARRANGEDARR12ONLAltstadt, A; van Heumen, LOnline with deadlines
Departmental Approval Required
39340DIS - AD3ARRANGEDARR2ONLWilliams, S; van Heumen, LOnline with deadlines
39341DIS - AD4ARRANGEDARR2ONLOutlaw, C; van Heumen, LOnline with deadlines
42093DIS - AD5ARRANGEDARR12ONLAltstadt, A; van Heumen, LOnline with deadlines
44429DIS - AD6ARRANGEDARR2ONLWilliams, S; van Heumen, LOnline with deadlines
38285LCD - ASARRANGEDARR12ONLvan Heumen, LOnline with deadlines

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
38565DIS - AD09:00 AM - 09:50 AMF24172ETMSWGeiser-Cseh, C; Safaeian, AMeet on campus
44460DIS - AD109:00 AM - 09:50 AMF2102LHNoonan, B; Safaeian, AMeet on campus
44461DIS - AD210:00 AM - 10:50 AMFA0032LCAGeiser-Cseh, C; Safaeian, AMeet on campus
44462DIS - AD310:00 AM - 10:50 AMF2102LHNoonan, B; Safaeian, AMeet on campus
36850LCD - AS10:00 AM - 10:50 AMMWC0042LCCSafaeian, AMeet on campus

DHD 201

Disability, Rights, and Culture

3 hours. Individual and Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35974LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLCastillo Ayala, C; Horowitz, E; Parke, KOnline with deadlines

DHD 202

Disability, Health, and Society

3 hours. Individual and Society course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35975LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLColon, R; Labbe, D; Zuch, COnline 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
48099LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLNazar, M; O'Neill, K; Vaidya, S; Wallaert, COnline with deadlines

DHD 204

Disability in the Humanities

3 hours. Creative Arts course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46574LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLVaidya, S; Weiss, SOnline 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
39310LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLEvan, L; Ghobrial, N; Horowitz, E; Jones, SOnline with deadlines

DHD 303

Disability Activism: From the Local to the Global

3 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
40378LCD03:00 PM - 05:45 PMMC0032LCCNishida, AMeet on campus

DHD 390

Co-Op Internship

3 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 hours. Field work required.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47621PR01:00 PM - 03:00 PMT2162DHSPCochrane, DMeet 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
38284LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMR2052LHCamacho, DMeet on campus

DHD 401

Disability, Human Development and Community Participation

3 hours. Taught online. Prerequisite(s): Students enrolled in the BS in Disability and Human Development: DHD 101 and at least 6 additional hours of disability and human development coursework must be completed or consent of the instructor; Graduate students: no prerequisites.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39808LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLAlimi, E; Berg, K; Danguilan, C; Lacy, EOnline with deadlines

DHD 403

Disability in Latino Communities

3 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48100LCD06:00 PM - 08:45 PMWARR2ONLGarcia Torres, MMeet online at set times

DHD 420

Mental Health, Asian Americans, and Community Engagement

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46575LCD03:30 PM - 06:15 PMTARR2ONLHasnain, RMeet online at set times
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
46811LCD03:30 PM - 06:15 PMTARR2ONLHasnain, RMeet online at set times
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

DHD 440

Introduction to Assistive Technology: Principles and Practice

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Undergraduate enrolled in health sciences, education, or engineering and working professionals seeking to develop assistive technology as an area of concentration.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39814LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLMartinez Perez, A; Torres, WOnline with deadlines

DHD 494

Special Topics in Disability and Human Development

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
46883LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLCochrane, DOnline with deadlines
This course is only for students enrolled in the UIC Co-Operative Career Experience Program. Departmental Approval Required
47622S1ARRANGEDARR2ONLMok, MOnline with deadlines
2 hours Disability, Comm & Social Part 2 or 3 CH; Disability, Communication, and Social Participation; ATCP students must register for 2 credits; campus students, 3 credits. This course focuses on communication within disability across the lifespan. Topics include Communication Bill of Rights, varying communication disabilities, and the use of augmentative and alternative communication strategies and tools. Contact the instructor for more information. Departmental Approval Required
48514S1ARRANGEDMok, MOnline with deadlines
3 hours Disability, Comm & Social Part 2 or 3 CH; Disability, Communication, and Social Participation; ATCP students must register for 2 credits; campus students, 3 credits. This course focuses on communication within disability across the lifespan. Topics include Communication Bill of Rights, varying communication disabilities, and the use of augmentative and alternative communication strategies and tools. Contact the instructor for more information. Departmental Approval Required
47623S104:00 PM - 07:00 PMR2162DHSPCochrane, DMeet on campus
Co-Op Independent Study This course is only for students enrolled in the Co-Operative Career Experience Program.

DHD 502

Disability Studies II

4 hours. Previously listed as DIS 502. Prerequisite(s): DHD 501.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
28680LCD12:00 PM - 02:45 PMM2042DHSPPatsavas, AMeet on campus

DHD 506

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities II

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): DHD 505 Students must be accepted into the Illinois Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND) program.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34270LCD04:00 PM - 07:00 PMRARR2ONLAcharya, K; Berg, KMeet online at set times

DHD 528

Race, Culture, and Health Disparities

2 TO 3 hours. Same as KN 538 and OT 528. Students registering for 3 hours of credit complete an immersion activity and a research paper. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
44660LCD05:00 PM - 07:00 PMMARR2ONLSuarez-Balcazar, YMeet online at set times

DHD 535

Advocacy and Empowerment in Disability

3 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
16534LCD05:15 PM - 08:00 PMMARR2ONLBalcazar, FMeet online at set times

DHD 554

Augmentative Communication Assessment

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): DHD 440. Recommended background: Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Special Education.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
16531LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLBay, SOnline with deadlines

DHD 555

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

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): DHD 440.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38287LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLCochrane, DOnline with deadlines
AT PreK-12 Educational Setting

DHD 556

Seating and Positioning for Wheelchair Mobility

1 hours. Meets 13-Jan-25 - 14-Feb-25. Extensive computer use required. Taught online. Prerequisite(s): DHD 440; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39815LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLMcNamara, NOnline with deadlines
Course meets for the first 5 weeks: 01/13 - 02/14/25.

DHD 557

Manual and Powered Wheelchair Technologies

2 hours. Meets 17-Feb-25 - 02-May-25. Taught online over a consecutive 10 week period. Prerequisite(s): DHD 556; and consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Special Education, Engineering.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
39816LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLMcNamara, NOnline with deadlines
Course meets for 10 weeks: 02/17-05/02/2025.

DHD 566

Introduction to Microcontrollers in Assistive Technology

2 hours. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): DHD 440; or consent of the instructor. Class schedule information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Laboratory-Discussion.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47531LBD - ABARRANGEDARR2ONLBrowning, D; Hooyenga, KMeets 13-Jan-25 - 17-Mar-25.Online with deadlines
Meets 13-Jan-25 - 17-Mar-25. Course meets for 10 weeks: 01/13/25 - 03/21/2025.
47530LEC - ALARRANGEDBrowning, D; Hooyenga, KMeets 13-Jan-25 - 21-Mar-25.Online with deadlines
Meets 13-Jan-25 - 21-Mar-25. Course meets for 10 weeks: 01/13/25 - 03/21/2025.

DHD 573

Disability and Global Health

2 OR 3 hours. Same as OT 563. Recommended background: DHD 202.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43327LCD04:00 PM - 07:00 PMWARR2ONLMirza, MMeet online at set times

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. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
28683LCDARRANGEDBalcazar, F
29290LCDARRANGEDHeller, T
29286LCDARRANGEDNishida, A
29292LCDARRANGEDParker Harris, S
29294LCDARRANGEDSandahl, C

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. Departmental Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Discussion/Recitation and one Practice.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
35141DIS - CDARRANGEDMiller, R
35125PR - CPARRANGEDMiller, R

DHD 592

Interdisciplinary Seminar in Disability Studies

1 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Previously listed as DIS 595. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the faculty adviser.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
28851DIS10:45 AM - 11:45 AMM2042DHSPHasnain, RMeet on campus

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
10827CNFARRANGEDBalcazar, F
10829CNFARRANGEDBerg, K
29297CNFARRANGEDDavis, L
10830CNFARRANGEDEisenberg, Y
10826CNFARRANGEDGould, R
23052CNFARRANGEDHammel, J
30849CNFARRANGEDHasnain, R
10831CNFARRANGEDHedman, G
10832CNFARRANGEDHeller, T
10835CNFARRANGEDNishida, A
27361CNFARRANGEDParker Harris, S
10837CNFARRANGEDSandahl, C
29300CNFARRANGEDSufian, S
10833CNFARRANGEDvan Heumen, L

DHD 594

Advanced Special Topics in Disability and Human Development

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47627S3ARRANGEDARR2ONLAcharya, KOnline with deadlines
MS Coursework Option

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
30954C6ARRANGEDCamacho, D
10849CNFARRANGEDAcharya, K
10840CNFARRANGEDBalcazar, F
22064CNFARRANGEDBay, S
10847CNFARRANGEDBerg, K
10846CNFARRANGEDEisenberg, Y
10843CNFARRANGEDGill, C
10844CNFARRANGEDGould, R
10852CNFARRANGEDHammel, J
10845CNFARRANGEDHeller, T
29304CNFARRANGEDMurthy, S
22337CNFARRANGEDNishida, A
27362CNFARRANGEDParker Harris, S
10848CNFARRANGEDPatsavas, A
10851CNFARRANGEDSandahl, C
29307CNFARRANGEDSufian, S
10839CNFARRANGEDvan 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
32882CNFARRANGEDBalcazar, F
23056CNFARRANGEDBay, S
10854CNFARRANGEDHedman, G
10856CNFARRANGEDHeller, T
23054CNFARRANGEDHooyenga, K
31446CNFARRANGEDNishida, A
10858CNFARRANGEDSposato Bonfiglio, B

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
10861CNFARRANGEDBay, S
10860CNFARRANGEDGould, R
10863CNFARRANGEDHedman, G
10864CNFARRANGEDHeller, T
10866CNFARRANGEDNishida, A
30667CNFARRANGEDParker Harris, S
10868CNFARRANGEDSandahl, C
22256CNFARRANGEDSposato Bonfiglio, B

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. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
29322CNFARRANGEDAcharya, K
29311CNFARRANGEDBalcazar, F
29321CNFARRANGEDBerg, K
29314CNFARRANGEDEisenberg, Y
38808CNFARRANGEDGould, R
29316CNFARRANGEDHammel, J
29317CNFARRANGEDHeller, T
29315CNFARRANGEDLabbe, D
29324CNFARRANGEDMagasi, S
29312CNFARRANGEDMirza, M
38798CNFARRANGEDNishida, A
29319CNFARRANGEDParker Harris, S
29318CNFARRANGEDPatsavas, A
29310CNFARRANGEDSandahl, C
29313CNFARRANGEDSufian, S
29323CNFARRANGEDvan Heumen, L