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COURSE OUTLINE

Section 1:
Course Title: Inclusion and the Principle of Normalization
Course Code: HSER-2000
Course Description: A fundmental exploration of the principle of normalization and social role
valorization (SRV). Students examine measures and practices that provide
individuals with an intellectual disability a wide variety of opportunities for
inclusion, valued roles in society, and lives lived with dignity.
Grade Scheme:

Pass/Fail

Course Value:

Percentage

Outcome hours

OR

Minimum Pass Mark: 60%

3 Credit(s)

30 class + 30 lab Hours

Pre-requisites: PRAC-1005 Human Services PracticumI

Co-requisites: NONE

Section 2:
Learning Outcomes and Competencies
1. Internalize the principle of normalization as a professional.
1.1 Recite the principle of normalization.
1.2 Discuss the principle of normalization as it relates to the field of intellectual disability.
1.3 Recognize the implications of utilizing or not utilizing the principle of normalization when
working with individuals who are devalued.
1.4 Identify dehumanizing conditions and the impacts on individuals.
1.5 Examine the effects of labeling and the self-fulfilling prophecy.
1.6 Discuss the difference between physical and social integration for individuals with an
intellectual disability.
2. Assess a Human Services program/agency structures and programs to determine the
opportunities for inclusion.
2.1 Identify location and physical aspects of a program/agency.
2.2 Identify socially integrative program structures.

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2.3 Identify age and cultural appropriateness of program/agency.

2.4 Identify the developmental orientation of a program/agency.
2.5 Identify administrative effectiveness of a program/agency.
2.6 Identify the cost benefit of the program to clients.
3. Recognize model coherency in programs available for individuals with an intellectual disability.
3.1 Identify how individuals are grouped.
3.2 Identify the appropriateness of the programs human resources.
3.3 Identify the needs of the individuals being served by the program.
3.4 Identify the programs content and its delivery method in relation to the individuals being
served.
3.5 Identify the overt and covert management model for the program.

Section 3:
Assessment Categories:

Tests: 60%
Projects: 40%

Research Component?

Yes

No

Section 4:

(For administrative use only)

Is this course new?

Yes

No

Is this course replacing an existing course(s)?

Yes

No

If this course is replacing another, please record the name and code of the old course:
HUMSER-1005 Valued Roles, Inclusion and the Principle of Normalization
Course equivalents:

HUMSER-1005 Valued Roles, Inclusion, and the Principle of Normalization

Note: See Quality Procedure A01 for more details.

Catalog Year of Original Course Implementation: 2007
Catalog Year of Current Version Implementation: 2013
Revision level: 2

Version: 5

Date: Nov. 2013

Accreditation and or Supporting

Documents:
Additional Information:
Subject matter expert(s):

Twilah Stone

Authorized by: MLGJ

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Approved by: (Program Manager)

Rosemary White
Approved by: (Curriculum Consultant)

Date Approved: 2013-11-27

Mary Lou Griffin-Jenkins

Date Approved: 2013-11-27