PSYC 337 - The Autism Spectrum

This course examines autism from historical, theoretical, and empirical research perspectives. Students discuss various topical controversies such as the autism rights movement, autism culture, and the issue of whether autism is a condition in need of a cure. In order to help provide a more humanistic understanding of autism, students read memoirs and personal narratives written by people with autism and apply the theories to the authors’ own experiences.

Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or higher in

PSYC 166 - General Psychology

and

PSYC 266 - Experimental Psychology

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Credit(s): 3