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

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines 27-Aug-2021

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 855 / year

Apply Date 27-Aug-2021

Disability Studies

About

Overview A fundamental premise of the Disability Studies approach is that the direct experience of individuals with disabilities is primary. Using the social model of disability, the program incorporates overlapping lenses through which students discover a new understanding of disability and society.The degree from The City University of New York provides students with the intellectual and methodological tools to assume greater responsibility and leadership in the future as service providers, advocates, researchers, or policy makers. Students study with renowned faculty from CUNY as well as expert practitioners from public and private organizations. I want to find another Master Course Graduates of the Master's Degree in Disability Studies are reflective, knowledgeable and flexible professionals, researchers, educators and advocates in their chosen disability-related field. Graduates think, write and speak critically about:Disability experience, both individual and social;Disability and the arts/creativity in disability culture;Improvement in quality of life and justice for people with disabilities;Field based applications to disability-related practice; andResearch for ongoing learning and writing in disability studies.

The MA in Disability Studies degree program at The City University of New York, the first stand-alone program of its kind in the country, offers students a unique opportunity to examine disability from an interdisciplinary perspective, including the social sciences, humanities, science, social policy and the law.

Disciplines

Human Medicine

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Applicants are required to write a personal statement, upload a resume, and provide two letters of recommendation. An individual interview may be necessary.