ASP 585 - Accessibility and Disability Studies Capstone

Description:
Culminating experience for Accessibility and Disability Studies programs. The research project applies the knowledge base to a real world setting and includes scholarly report and presentation, public service announcement. Culminating exam and exit interview. Requires permission of instructor. Enrollment permission contingent on demonstrated research methods proficiency. ASP 485 and ASP 585 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Pre or Co-requisite: ASP 505 and ASP 525 and ASP 535. Acceptance by the School of Graduate Studies. Acceptance in the Accessibility Studies Graduate Certificate Program.

Credits: (3) Contact Hours: 3

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

identify common barriers to inclusive information in terms of content and medium;
analyze rhetorical implications of accessible information design;
define and illustrate guidelines;
identify and assess technological applications useful for making information accessible;
interpret policy and law as applied to making advertising and other public communication accessible;
outline stakeholder responsibilities and interactions; and
survey current peer-reviewed literature regarding issues of accessibility.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/20/22

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Spring Locations: OnlineSummer Locations: Online