Disability Studies
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    Disability Studies

    The City University of New York
    The City University of New York
    United States of America
    United States of America, New York City
    University Rank:#1217
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    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 855 / Year
    Apply DateAugust 27, 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

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Other Requirements

    1Applicants 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.

    Fee Information

    Disability Studies

    The City University of New York

    The City University of New York

    United States of America

    United States of America, New York City

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