This in person course is open to all undergraduates pursuing any major who have an interest in learning more and experiencing the importance of mentoring and diversity expansion at UNH. The primary goal is to introduce UNH undergraduates with and without intellectual disabilities to a mentoring experience. UNH students will develop a beginning understanding of the importance of expanding the diversity of the UNH campus to include students with disabilities in authentic campus life experiences including taking courses, extra-curricular activities, residential life, and on campus employment. Each mentor/mentee relationship will be individualized based on the needs of the students enrolled in the course and mentoring relationships will be matched based on the completion of individualized student directed personalized future planning.

In this course students inquire, reflect on and teach ethical dilemmas in the practice of education. Students will establish a foundation of knowledge on which to build philosophies of education in preparation for a career in which they face policies influenced by political agendas, fads, and economic interests. Through readings, discussions and field experiences, students will become more practiced and comfortable in having difficult discussions related to pressing issues of education and equity.

Work with an agency, institution, or organization to gain technical and/or professional competence not otherwise available. Student plans experience with departmental advisor. Credit approval subject to recommendation of faculty members and performance of student.

The course is to examine the socio-cultural circumstances surrounding racially, culturally and linguistically diverse (RCLD) families raising children with disabilities, address the implications of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for families and professionals, discuss issues regarding families' experience during the special education process, assess family strengths and coping styles, and develop knowledge and skills to advocate for diverse and inclusive family-school-community partnerships.