Jan 29, 2025  
2024-2025 University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 University Catalog

Accessibility and Disability Studies Graduate Certificate


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The accessibility and disability studies certificate adds 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 and disability 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
Acceptance by the CWU School of Graduate Studies and Research and the Accessibility Studies Program and approved by the Accessibility Studies Program. 

Graduation Requirements
Successful completion of all courses with a minimum of C+ in each, and at least 75% score on the culminating exam administered in ASP 585.

Required Courses


The core courses can be completed traditionally by registering for each course during the school year or as an integrated program provided in the summer.

Department-Approved Electives


Select a minimum of two credits from any of the following:

Total Credits: 19


College and Department Information


Curriculum, Supervision, and Educational Leadership Department  
College of Education and Professional Studies  

Online Availability
This program is offered exclusively online.

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