Disability Administration in Higher Education

Saint Louis University's graduate certificate program in disability administration in higher education provides a 15-credit credential for student affairs professionals and community organization workers to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to administer programs required by law and serve the needs of individuals with disabilities.

1. Graduates will be able to evaluate an institutional disability services program.
2. Graduates will be able to analyze institutional universal design practices.
3. Graduates will be able to advocate for people with diverse abilities in higher education and related settings. 

Send transcripts of all secondary work.

Find out from your admission counselor what secondary credentials are required. We’ll evaluate how you’ve done in school up to this point, so please send all transcripts for secondary work, along with their English language translations.

Submit proof of your English language proficiency.

These are scores from any standardized test you may have taken to prepare for college — TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, SAT, ACT or Duolingo score. All of our international applicants are required to demonstrate their English proficiency, and these tests can help us make that determination.

If you do not meet SLU’s direct entry requirements, we encourage you to apply to the Pathway or English Language programs offered by INTO Saint Louis University.

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Though not required for admission, submission of a resume of activities and letters of recommendation is encouraged. All undergraduate applicants are also encouraged to complete an admission interview.

The certificate program prepares students for two broad career areas:

• Postsecondary education administrators, who plan, direct or coordinate research, instructional, student administration and services, and other educational activities at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges and junior and community colleges.
• Community and social-service specialists, who plan for and serve individuals with disabilities.