PSYC 159C: Disability Justice
University of California, Santa Cruz
Introduces students to the paradigm and legacies of disability justice and inquires how psychology as a discipline and practice can incorporate disability justice theory and practice. These histories of ableism within psychology are traced and examined over the past two centuries to the present with a critique of ''abnormality'' and ''cure.'' Taking an intersectional perspective, the course presents ableism intersecting with other power systems like racism and sexism and includes perspectives from the emerging area of DisCrit (also called critical disability studies). Within the framework of disability justice alternative models of healing justice and harm reduction are elaborated upon. Satisfies the seminar requirement. Satisfies the senior comprehensive requirement.
Average GPA: 3.77
Grade distribution records: 89 students across 3 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 15 | 16.9% |
| A | 53 | 59.6% |
| A- | 10 | 11.2% |
| B+ | 6 | 6.7% |
| B | 1 | 1.1% |
| F | 3 | 3.4% |
| P | 1 | 1.1% |
Based on 89 student grade records across 3 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Robert D Majzler 89 students, Average GPA 3.77