The Accessibility Studies certificate and degree add practical depth to all graduate degrees, such as Athletic Administration, Biology, Chemistry, Computational Science, Cultural and Environmental Resource Management, English Literature, English Professional and Creative Writing, English, TESOL, Experimental Psychology, Family and Child Life, Family and Consumer Sciences - Career and Technical Education, Fine Arts, Geological Sciences, Health and Physical Education, Higher Education, History, Individual Studies, Information Technology and Administrative Management, Integrative Human Physiology, Law and Justice, Literacy, Mental Health Counseling, Music, Nutrition, Primate Behavior, Public Health, Rural and Community Health, Safety and Health Management, School Administration, School Psychology, Theatre Production, and Theatre Studies.
The Accessibility Studies certificate can provide an important edge for students preparing to enter the workforce as well as seasoned employees looking to advance within a chosen field where creating accommodating spaces, whether they be virtual or physical, has become a necessity.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the program requires a bachelor’s degree and an application approved by the Accessibility Studies Program. There are no prerequisites for the introductory course, ASP 505 Accessibility and User Experience
Graduation Requirements
Successful completion of required courses with a minimum grade of C in all courses. This includes passing a comprehensive exam of accessibility knowledge and presenting a capstone project to a scholarly audience.
Program Requirements
The graduate certificate in Accessibility Studies requires the three core courses, a practicum, and a capstone totaling 18 credits. Additional courses and field experiences are available that can become topical specializations within graduate degrees.
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