Disability Studies

The City University of New York

United States of America, New York City

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The City University of New York

United States of America , New York City

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines 29-Jan-2022

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Duration 48 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 18,600 / year

Apply Date 29-Jan-2022

Disability Studies

About

Overview The BA in Disability Studies online degree program at The City University of New York provides a ‘person-centered’ approach to the study of disability. As the first undergraduate program of its kind in the country, the program equips individuals with the skills to improve the lives of people with disabilities and with an educational credential to advance their careers.Students in the BA in Disability Studies:Learn the history that many textbooks overlookDevelop strategies and skills to support children and adults with disabilitiesLearn how to interpret disability law and policyAcquire concrete skills to remove social and physical barriers to full inclusion and integrationRead first-hand experiences of people with disabilitiesLearn new ways of thinking about disability and societyGraduates of the BA in Disability Studies program are equipped with the knowledge, values, and skills that are sought by agencies providing services to individuals in community programs. Graduates are also prepared for graduate work in disability studies, social work, rehabilitation counseling, physical and occupational therapy, education, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and liberal studies. I want to find another Bachelor Course

Disability Studies at The City University of New York is an emerging academic field that explores disability and society using overlapping perspectives from the social sciences, humanities, science, and the law.

Disciplines

Human Medicine

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : Applicants should have a minimum of 24 earned credits from a regionally accredited institution. Official transcripts from all previous colleges, universities, or proprietary schools you have attended since high school must be submitted, whether or not you intend to request transfer credit.A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better is required for transfer admission to CUNY SPS.To gain admission to CUNY SPS, students must satisfy the reading, writing, and mathematics basic skills requirements. A personal essay of at least 250 words is part of the application process.Unless a currently enrolled CUNY student, to submit your application, you must pay a $70 non-refundable processing fee.