CSD

This course provides undergraduate students who have interests in health, rehabilitation and education with the opportunity for inter-professional learning about health and education policy and services for children with disabilities in Northern Ireland. 

This two-week program will take place in Northern Ireland.  This course will give students the opportunity to learn and think together about policy and practice as it relates to children with disabilities.  Students will be based at Stranmillis University College in Belfast and will be instructed by a range of academic and clinical experts from various disciplines. Topics covered will include:

• The collaborative roles of education and health professionals (speech language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists including teachers, psychologists) in assessment, management and educational needs of children with disabilities
• Policy development and educational history (including special needs policy and services) within the social and cultural context of Northern Ireland
• Child development theories and the importance of early intervention
• Physical literacy

In addition to classroom activities, site visits will be organized to agencies and schools serving children with disabilities and their families.
Prior to departure, students will be expected to participate in 4-5 introductory online sessions and some preparation project work.
 
 

These courses can be fulfilled through Pitt-Recognized or Exchanges. 

This course is for anyone who has completed their junior year in one of the SHRS undergraduate programs. focuses on site visits to a range of clinical, education and research location in Belfast, Northern Ireland and Dublin, Ireland. Students will observe and discuss practice and policy across a range of health-related disciplines including: Audiology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Athletic Training/Sports Medicine and more. Students will develop a interdisciplinary understanding and appreciation of the benefits of multidisciplinary teamwork within and across health and education. Students will also develop an understanding of the impact of historical, economic, political, social and cultural issues on healthcare, social services and education policy and practice.