The accessibility and disability studies certificate provides an interdisciplinary opportunity to learn about the challenges facing people with disabilities and limitations, estimated to be nearly a fifth of the population. The certificate documents the graduate’s demonstration of competence in recognizing both physical and social barriers and analyzing contexts and materials for inclusion. This competence is attractive to employers who must all comply with legislation, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, intended to protect entitlement to activities of daily living in all environments- work, home, school, shopping, medical, leisure, and virtual. The accessibility studies certificate is personally meaningful as well as a professional development opportunity of value to all fields.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the program requires an online application approved by the Accessibility and Disability Studies Program. Application should be submitted and approved before completing more than one core course (ASP 305; ASP 425; ASP 435). Enrollment in ASP 485 requires permission from the program director and is contingent on demonstrated research methods proficiency.
Graduation Requirements
The certificate is awarded after completion of required courses and approved electives with a minimum of C+ in each as well as at least 75% score on the culminating exam administered in ASP 485 Accessibility Studies Capstone.
Program Requirements
Three core courses are required (ASP 305; ASP 425; ASP 435) before the capstone (ASP 485). Two credits of electives are required which must be approved by the program. The capstone course includes a project applying the accessibility and disability knowledge base of the program to a real-world setting, producing a report and products for both scholarly and general audiences, and a comprehensive exam.
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