COMM 315 - Accessibility

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 with a grade of C or higher and CITA 110, or permission of instructor
Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course will introduce students to the importance of universal design principles and how these principles may be applied to electronic policies and practices. The course will focus on both the theoretical principles that drive accessibility standards as well as the hands-on creation of accessible documents and web applications.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Analyze the integration and uses of assistive technology
Evaluate and repair the format of documents and media for accessibility
Apply universal design principles to the creation of accessible documents