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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Application Fee

    USD 50 

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines28-Aug-2023
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 54,300  / year
    Next Intake 28-Aug-2023

    Applied Adult Disability Studies

    About

    The minor in Applied Adult Disabilities Studies provides relevant foundational knowledge useful for students preparing to work in the health, education, social science, and communications fields. Students are afforded an opportunity to apply their understanding of adult disability culture to their major focus of study. All students will engage in a service learning experience to deepen their awareness of issues related to adults with disabilities.

    The minor in Applied Adult Disability Studies requires the completion of 18 units. Students must satisfy the relevant prerequisites for individual required courses.

    Course List
    Code Title Units
    Required Courses
    AADS 205INTRODUCTION TO DISABLING CONDITIONS3
    AADS 305HISTORY OF DISABILITY3
    AADS 310UNDERSTANDING DISABILITY THROUGH MASS MEDIA3
    AHLT 313CLINICAL PROGRAM PLAN & EVALUATION3
    Service Learning Course
    IDHP 300INDIVIDUALS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM3
    Elective 1
    Select one of the following: 3
    AHLT 310
    MANAGEMENT FOR THE ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
    AHLT 470
    SPECIAL TOPICS IN ALLIED HEALTH
    FMST 201
    FAMILY RESOURCES
    FMST 301
    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
    GERO 350
    PHYSICAL HEALTH AND AGING
    HCMN 413
    SERVICES AND HOUSING FOR THE LONG-TERM CARE CONSUMER
    HLTH 208
    MENTAL HEALTH, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND CRISIS INTERVENTION
    IDHP 300
    INDIVIDUALS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
    PSYC 205
    INTRODUCTION TO THE HELPING RELATIONSHIP
    SOCI 336
    SOCIOLOGY OF MENTAL ILLNESS
    1

    Other electives may be accepted at the discretion of the program director.

    Disciplines

    College of Health Professions

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Official High School Transcript(s) 
    • Common App Essay and Activities: On the Common Application, you will be required to list your activities and write a college essay. We encourage you to be as thorough as possible as these items are part of our review process. 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 54,300 

    Application Fee

    USD 50 

    How to Apply

    • Common Application and $50 Application Fee
    • Official High School Transcript(s) 
    • Common App Essay and Activities: On the Common Application, you will be required to list your activities and write a college essay. We encourage you to be as thorough as possible as these items are part of our review process. 
    • Please review additional requirements for International students and Home-school students

    Have Questions?

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    Towson University

    Applied Adult Disability Studies

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