{"id":9061,"date":"2021-03-03T10:06:35","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T15:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/?page_id=9061"},"modified":"2026-04-03T12:30:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:30:53","slug":"special-populations-minor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/academics\/special-populations-minor\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Populations Minor"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Created in 1980, the special populations minor gives students the opportunity to explore theory and gain practical experience through working with people who have special needs. This includes people who have disabilities (physical, emotional, mental, or educational) or are different socioeconomically, behaviorally, or culturally. A minimum of 18 credits may be earned by taking the required courses: HDF 200 or PSY 232; a minimum of three credits in supervised research or field experience; and a minimum of twelve credits of approved electives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At least 12 credits must be taken at the 200-level or above, and courses must be chosen from a minimum of three academic departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fieldwork and electives are chosen in consultation with a faculty sponsor from one of the participating departments: Communicative Disorders; Education; Nutrition; Human Development and Family Science; Kinesiology; Public Health; Psychology; Sociology and Anthropology. The College of Health Sciences administers the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sample Suggested Electives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below are some examples of classes that students who completed this minor recently have taken, across a variety of special populations. These courses are just suggestions, and we encourage you to come up with your own elective choices as well. Please know that, as with any minor, space in these courses is not guaranteed, and there may be prerequisites you need to complete before taking them. Electives are approved in consultation with your faculty sponsor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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