Disability Law

Course Number:
Law 343

Hours:
3

Course Type:
Upper-Level

Writing Requirement:
None

Skills Requirement?:
No

Final Exam?:
No

Description:
This 3 credit-hour survey course will provide an overview of laws touching persons with disabilities in the United States. We will emphasize federal laws addressing employment, education, health care, housing, and public programs, and we will discuss North Carolina law surrounding civil commitments and competency. Several classes may address current political issues regarding disability rights law and policy.

Prerequisites:

Mandatory: None

Recommended: Administrative Law

Instructor(s):
A. Flanary-Smith (Adjunct)

Semester(s):
Fall