• 3 hours, 3 credits
• Prerequisites: Psychology 101, 214, and either 221 or 251

Mental retardation is described in relation to its etiology. Emphasis is placed on environmental procedures designed to help integrate the person with mental retardation into the mainstream of society. The impact of the person with mental retardation on the family, as well as the roles that family members can play in helping a family member with mental retardation achieve his or her potential are discussed.

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